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Temporary Purchasing Project Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions


We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a successful international manufacturing business based in Norwich, for a Temporary Purchasing Project Assistant to support a key supply chain compliance project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administration and data management skills to join a busy Supply Chain team. The role will support the collection, validation and maintenance of supplier data to ensure compliance with import regulations and internal business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect, validate and maintain supplier data, including country of origin and material content information.
  • Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to obtain and verify compliance-related information.
  • Maintain accurate supplier and product records within company systems.
  • Support compliance with import requirements and country-of-origin regulations.
  • Work closely with colleagues across UK and international operations.
  • Assist with the development and testing of business reports to support compliance and decision-making.
  • Ensure tariff code and origin information is accurately maintained within business systems.
  • Support internal audits and respond to compliance-related queries.
  • Identify and resolve gaps or inconsistencies in supplier data.

Requirements for the role:

  • Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, supply chain or administrative support role.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and data management skills.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment.
  • Exposure to import/export, customs compliance or supplier data management.
  • Experience supporting projects involving data collection, reporting or process improvement.

This is a full time, on site role with an immediate start necessary.  This temporary assignment is expected to last around 6-9 months.  On site parking is provided.  

For more information, please contact Emily at Pure.  

To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.

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