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Procurement Assistant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Jaywick

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Procurement Assistant
 Essex
 £30,000
 
 An established international manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint a Procurement Assistant to support its purchasing and supply chain operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with suppliers, managing data accurately and supporting internal teams to ensure materials and services are available when needed.
 
 The Role
 Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you will play a key part in day to day purchasing activity across both direct and indirect spend. You’ll be responsible for raising and progressing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and keeping procurement data up to date within the ERP system. The role sits at the heart of operations, requiring close collaboration with production, engineering and technical teams.
 
 Key Responsibilities
Issue requests for quotation and assess supplier responses for a range of purchased components and services
Raise and manage purchase orders generated through MRP, internal requisitions and inter-company requirements
Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP system, including order acknowledgements and updates
Monitor supplier performance, resolving issues relating to pricing, delivery or discrepancies
Act as a key point of contact for supplier queries via a shared procurement inbox
Liaise regularly with internal departments to provide updates on order status and potential delays
Support routine MRP activity and respond to material requirements as they arise
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and cost control
Provide general administrative and operational support to the wider procurement functionAbout You
Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing or supply chain support role
Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Confident communicator, able to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Able to prioritise workload and remain calm when working to tight deadlines
Proactive problem solver with a willingness to learn and developQualifications
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Professional purchasing qualifications (such as CIPS) are advantageous but not essentialWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
Pension and life assurance options
Wellbeing and employee support programmes
Structured induction and ongoing training
Opportunities for long-term development and career progression
Social events and additional lifestyle benefits

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