Operations Assistant (within Supply Chain)

Operations Assistant

High Wycombe
£30,000
Permanent
Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual to join a friendly, well-established business in High Wycombe. This is a varied role where you'll support the purchasing and supply chain team, working closely with suppliers and internal departments to help keep everything running smoothly. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships and being involved in the day-to-day operations of a busy business.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Assistant:

• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Sourcing materials and liaising with suppliers
• Monitoring stock levels and supplier deliveries
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Supporting procurement activities and resolving supplier queries
• Producing reports and analysing purchasing data
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Supporting the wider Supply Chain team with day-to-day administration

Requirements of the Operations Assistant:

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain or operations
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Comfortable working with business systems (SAGE experience beneficial)
• Able to prioritise a varied workload
• Positive, proactive approach

What's on offer

• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Sickness insurance
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• High street discounts
• Ongoing training and career development