Purchasing Assistant

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Role Summary We are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant to provide essential administrative support across our operations, logistics, and purchasing functions. This is a varied role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple teams, and keeping processes running smoothly. You will play a key part in coordinating orders, shipments, and internal systems while also supporting general office administration and business operations. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative support to operations, logistics, and purchasing teams Coordinate UK and international shipments, collections, and deliveries, including documentation and tracking Maintain accurate records for orders, stock, and logistics within internal ERP and reporting systems Support purchasing activities, including placing orders, managing outstanding orders, and liaising with suppliers Assist with import/export administration and compliance documentation Maintain product, stock, and part data, ensuring systems remain accurate and up to date Prepare basic reports and data checks to support planning, production, and quality activities Support office administration including travel bookings, company vehicles, catering, and office supplies Provide general administrative support for meetings, visits, and business activities Answer general swithboard and door access phone calls Skills & Experience Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or operations coordination role Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities High attention to detail and a methodical approach to record keeping Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems (ERP experience desirable) Strong communication skills and a professional approach when liaising with suppliers and colleagues Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team Remuneration: Competitive Salary. + Benefits: Holiday + Bank Holidays Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%) Death in Service Life Protection Benefit (x 6 annual salary) Employee Events Recognition Awards Training and Development (Internal & External) Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support Access to pool cars for travel Free Parking Introduction to Senior plc: Senior is an international manufacturing group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, & defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors. We help engineer the transition to a sustainable world for the benefit of all our stakeholders. We do this by: • Using our technology expertise in fluid conveyance and thermal management to provide safe and innovative products for demanding applications in some of the most hostile environments. • Enabling our customers, who operate in some of the hardest-to-decarbonise sectors, to transition to low carbon and clean energy solutions. • Staying at the forefront of climate disclosure and action by ensuring our own operations achieve our Net Zero commitments. About Senior Innovation Centre: Senior Innovation Centre is a market-leading Product Development, Business Development & Manufacturing Centre. We design highly engineered Thermal Management & Fluid Conveyance products for the Land Vehicle, Aerospace & Industrial markets. Our strategy is simple but powerful: We innovate locally, then deliver globally. Our primary goal is to develop new products and win new business for the benefit our global manufacturing sites . We manage customer relationships both technically & commercially, developing solutions in response to customer demands. We oversee projects from concept, through to production launch across our sister sites globally. Our Values We firmly believe that successful businesses are value driven. Our values support the vision and shape our culture and are the essence of our company identity, our principles and beliefs. Core values not only look after what our people do and deliver, but how they go about delivering. Our shared values provide a framework for how we work together: Safety – We operate safely, protecting people and the environment Accountability – We do what we say Respect & Trust – We work together with mutual respect and trust Integrity – We operate with integrity and in an ethical manner Excellence – We continuously strive to do better Customer Focus – We put the customer at the heart of everything we do Senior Flexonics is an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing. For more information on our products and activities, visit