Purchasing Buying Assistant

Purchasing Buying Assistant
£26,000 – £29,000 per annum
Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4

Full time Office Based role working Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Commutable from Wetherby, Harrogate, Knaresborough, York, Tadcaster, Thirsk, Northallerton, Boroughbridge

Are you ready to take the next step in your purchasing career?

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join a growing business in Ripon, North Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where your ideas and energy will make a real difference.

Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will support the purchasing team by assisting with the sourcing, purchasing and managing the supply of products. You will support the buying team in ensuring that inventory levels meet demand, quality standards are upheld, and supplier partnerships align with our company’s mission to provide high quality, sustainable oils to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing ingredients and packaging materials from local and international suppliers.
• Support negotiations with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality assurance and sustainable practices.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate purchase orders to maintain consistent product availability.
• Track and follow up on shipments, ensuring timely delivery and resolving supply chain issues.
• Maintain supplier records, contracts and compliance documentation.
• Conduct market research on oil availability, seasonal trends and emerging suppliers.
• Uphold the company’s commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing and product integrity.

Skills & experience required:

• Previous administrative experience preferred
• Excellent organisational skills
• Purchasing experience would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Confidence & a ‘can-do’ attitude with a willingness to learn
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset

What’s on offer:

• 37.5 hours per week (9am – 5pm, Mon–Fri).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Free parking onsite.
• Staff perks and wellbeing initiatives.
• Smart casual dress code.
• Life insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.

This role is perfect for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, grow with the business, and bring passion to every day.

If you would like to apply for the role of Purchasing Assistant, then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 12.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future