Purchasing Assistant

Company: Hays
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Location: Doncaster
Job Description:

Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles, and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness and contribution to shaping the future success of their business.

Key Responsibilities

The assistance provided will involve processing high-volume, quick turnover purchasing process tasks, using purchasing database systems, including SAP SRM, Portal-M and COUPA.

To include, but not exhaustive: –

  • Verify Supplier certificate management status – tracking and expiry monitoring
  • Request Supplier sustainability self-assessment questionnaires and onboard Suppliers onto B2B portal
  • Process low-value, high-volume purchase orders by following purchasing procedural instructions
  • Support central purchasing functions with tender management assistance and document record keeping
  • Data input into purchasing task trackers and dashboards

*Note: although in support of purchasing colleagues in Munich, all communication will be conducted in the English-language.

Processes are established – the role is to undertake these tasks as instructed by the process documentation in a structured and consistent way.

Qualifications/Experience

  • Educated to GCSE/A-Level equivalent
  • Previous experience of working in an administrative, office-based role
  • Effective organisational and time management skills
  • Proactive with offering support and ability to react quickly
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, TEAMS)
  • English language skills required

Posted: September 7th, 2026