Junior Purchasing Assistant

Smiths Interconnect

Full-time Business Operations Specialists
Apply Now
Location
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted
July 12, 2026

Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Purchasing Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in procurement within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

You’ll play a key role in supporting purchasing activities, ensuring supplier commitments are met, and helping keep operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Taking ownership of the order acknowledgement process to ensure all purchase orders are confirmed accurately
  • Managing and tracking shipment dates and delivery schedules, proactively following up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
  • Communicating any supplier delays or changes internally to allow for effective planning and corrective action
  • Highlighting suppliers who consistently fail to meet commitments or provide updates
  • Maintaining accurate system data (Glovia ERP), including purchase order amendments
  • Running and reviewing o...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Business Operations Specialists
    • Date Posted
      July 12, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 21, 2026