Purchasing Assistant - Poole - Up to £30,000 Ready to start a career in purchasing? This Purchasing Assistant role in Poole pays up to £30,000, with full training from day one. You don't need procurement experience, just a sharp eye for detail and a background in admin, customer service or manufacturing. You'll learn exactly how supply keeps a manufacturing business moving, with real support to build specialist expertise. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from: Full training in purchasing systems and processes, with no prior experience needed Support to work towards a recognised qualification such as CIPS A clear route into a specialist, long-term career in procurement A stable, well-organised business with supportive colleagues and clear processes As a Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Raise and send purchase orders to approved suppliers Chase outstanding orders and flag any delays that could affect production Plan incoming materials so production always has what it needs Work with the Quality and Technical teams to resolve supplier issues Keep purchasing records accurate and up to date on the company system Check supplier prices and request credit notes where needed As a Purchasing Assistant, your experience will include: Experience in an office administration, customer service or manufacturing role Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel, including basic formulas Organised and accurate, with any ERP/MRP or Oracle experience a bonus, not a must Comfortable building good working relationships by phone and email A genuine interest in starting a career in purchasing Keen to work towards a qualification such as CIPS If you're ready to take your first step into purchasing, with the training and support to build real expertise, this Purchasing Assistant role is a brilliant place to start. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Nina Cranidge at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made