Purchasing Assistant

Job summary

We're looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join Signature Senior Lifestyle and provide administrative support to our Procurement Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in procurement within a growing organisation.

What Signature Offer

• Up to £29,000 per annum  
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, depending on length of service (based on a 5 day week)
• Workplace pension with matching contributions
• Private medical insurance and company sick pay
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Beaconsfield nearest train station
• Walking - 5 minutes from Beaconsfield train station

Your Role at Signature

As Purchasing Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day procurement function, helping to ensure purchasing activities are carried out efficiently and accurately. You'll work closely with suppliers and colleagues across the business, maintaining accurate records and supporting procurement processes from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Procurement Team.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Coordinating supplier communications and responding to routine enquiries.
• Assisting with purchase orders and supplier information.
• Supporting the efficient administration of procurement processes.
• Helping to ensure procurement documentation is accurate, up to date and compliant.

What we’re looking for

You'll have:

• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• An interest in procurement and supply chain management.

Working towards, or interested in studying for, a CIPS qualification would be an advantage, although this is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in procurement and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offers unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets.

If you enjoy working in a varied role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.