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Purchasing Assistant – Temporary Location: Isle of WightContract: Temporary (until February 2026)Hours: Full-timeSalary: £12.21 Per hourAbout the RolePertemps Isle of Wight are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based on the Isle of Wight.This is a temporary position, covering maternity leave until February 2026, and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and fast-paced environment.The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the purchasing function — supporting departments across the business with everything from engineering materials to general office supplies.Key Responsibilities Process and manage purchase requests for non-production itemsCoordinate and communicate delivery requirements with internal stakeholdersMaintain accurate records of open orders and deliveriesLiaise with production and logistics teams to ensure goods are received on timeSupport internal auditing and compliance activitiesContribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processesProvide administrative support to the purchasing team as requires Skills & Experience Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organised with a strong attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment<br /