Purchasing Assistant

at  Spearhead

Position: Purchasing Assistant
Location: Head Office, Irvine
Salary: Competitive DoE
Full Time – 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Reports to: Purchasing & Logistics Executive

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Purchasing & Logistics Executive in all aspects of purchasing and stock control. Working across Spearhead and its sister company Alerta Medical, you’ll help ensure the smooth running of the Procurement Department and contribute to our reputation for WOW service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in procurement, supplier management, and logistics while working in a collaborative and results-driven environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

✅ Assist with supplier sourcing, product sourcing & pricing updates.
✅ Process purchase orders and monitor deliveries to ensure timely stock availability.
✅ Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth procurement operations.
✅ Manage stock overviews, update re-order levels, and resolve stock discrepancies.
✅ Support re-tendering processes, helping to identify and evaluate new suppliers.
✅ Generate reports and maintain procurement records in Sage 200.