Purchasing Assistant - Maternity Cover


Company:	Ess Employment
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Warmley
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

LOCATION: WARMLEY

HOURLY PAY: Competitive

FIXED TERM CONTRACT: November 2026 to December 2027 tbc

DAILY TIMES: 8am-5pm Mon-Thur, 8am-4.30pm Fri

Yate Office: 01454 310031

E: yate@ess-emp.co.uk

VACANCY – Purchasing Assistant, Maternity Cover

ESS Employment are recruiting on behalf of our well-established client for a Purchasing Assistant to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a varied and interesting role involving purchasing, supplier management, importing goods, product compliance and new product administration.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day purchasing activities of the business, helping to ensure materials and products are ordered efficiently, delivered on time and meet the required standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase orders

• Progress chase existing purchase orders

• Importing goods from outside of the UK (EU and Asia)

• Keeping up to date with legislation on both labels and tin artwork

• Setting up new products

• Negotiating with suppliers

• Daily usage of Sage X3 and Excel

• Working within a manufacture and distribution environment

About You:

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• The ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work.

• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.

• Previous experience in negotiating, purchasing, procurement, importing or administration is essential.

• Experience using Sage X3 would be beneficial, although training can be provided.

• An awareness of product labelling requirements or packaging compliance would be an advantage.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave

• Quarterly lunches

• Two yearly work events

• A friendly and supportive working environment.

• Training and support during the handover period.

In order to be considered for the role please email your cv at your earliest convenience to:

Rachel Tel – 01454 310031 Email - rachel@ess-emp.co.uk

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional and friendly approach to recruitment.

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