Purchasing Assistant

Working closely with the Purchasing Team Leader, you will support the day-to-day operations of our purchasing department. You will play an important role in keeping our supply lines moving, managing stock, sourcing suppliers, and ensuring our busy operational teams have exactly what they need to keep people safe. What You'll Be Doing Raise purchase orders and accurately receipt incoming deliveries using internal operating systems. Confidently source local and national suppliers, obtain competitive pricing quotes, and build dependable, long-term supplier relationships. Take ownership of the distribution, allocation, and tracking of vital PPE supplies and engineering consumables across the business. Support management teams by checking supplier invoices for accuracy, resolving pricing queries, and preparing simple cost-tracking reports. Collaborate closely with internal accounts, finance, and logistics teams to ensure procurement processes are completed seamlessly and compliantly.

Previous experience in a purchasing department, administration team, or accounts payable environment where you handled purchase orders, checked invoices, or dealt with suppliers. Prior exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage accounting software, or similar automated procurement tools. Full system training is provided. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Keen attention to detail to spot data inaccuracies, combined with strong time-management skills to hit weekly invoicing and ordering schedules. GCSE Grade C/4 or above in both Maths and English (or equivalent).

HSL Compliance is one of the UK's leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions. Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we're proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact. Ready to Apply?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 22+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support)
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway