Location
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Part Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
07/10/2025
Closing date
04/11/2025
Purchasing & Planning Assistant | Salisbury/Andover | £27,000 FTE (Pro Rata)
Are you organised, detail-driven, and confident working with suppliers? Looking for a part-time role where your purchasing and planning skills will make a real impact?
Join a well-established Manufacturing business in Salisbury, supporting supply chain operations and helping ensure materials arrive on time and in full. This part-time opportunity is ideal for someone with previous Purchasing or Planning experience who enjoys working independently and within a close-knit team.
As a Purchasing & Planning Assistant, you will benefit from:
Flexible part-time hours to suit your schedule
Autonomy in your day-to-day tasks
Supportive team environment
Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement
Exposure to both Purchasing and Planning functions
As a Purchasing & Planning Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Raising and processing purchase orders aligned with production needs
Liaising with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and deliveries
Monitoring order statuses and reporting overdue items
Supporting planning tasks such as scheduling, work order management, and transport booking
Communicating with internal teams to coordinate material flow
As a Purchasing & Planning Assistant, your experience will include:
Previous experience in Purchasing or Planning , ideally within a Manufacturing environment
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
Confident communication with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent organisational skills
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information.