Purchasing Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

2fawcett Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client…

Are you an organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant looking to join a growing and well-established business? This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative procurement team supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and technology projects across the UK.

This role would suit someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating the best value, and ensuring materials are available to keep projects running efficiently. Experience within the construction, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors would be highly advantageous, although applications from candidates with a strong purchasing background in other industries are equally welcomed.

The Role

Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the procurement function by ensuring materials, equipment and services are purchased efficiently, on time and at the best possible value.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Source materials, equipment and services from approved suppliers.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to achieve the best commercial outcome.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and lead times.
• Chase outstanding deliveries to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Resolve invoice, pricing and delivery discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Stores and Operational teams to understand purchasing requirements.
• Support ongoing supplier reviews and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with stock management where required.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and procurement policies.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced within a Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant or Buying support role.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who can build effective supplier relationships.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £28,000 – £35,000, depending on experience.
• Join a growing, forward-thinking organisation with an excellent industry reputation.
• Opportunity to work on varied and exciting infrastructure projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Full-time permanent position based in Rotherham.

If you’re looking to develop your purchasing career within a successful and expanding business where your contribution will genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through 2fawcett Recruitment to find out more.