Procurement Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Assistant to join a well-established fire and security services provider.

This role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £25,000 - £28,000.

As a Procurement Assistant, you will manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to support engineering operations.

You Will Be Responsible For:

? Preparing and managing purchase orders in line with company policies.
? Monitoring order progress to ensure on-time delivery and resolving any issues.
? Negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable pricing and quality.
? Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while sourcing new suppliers as needed.
? Monitoring and managing stock levels in the warehouse and engineering van stock.
? Conducting regular inventory checks and addressing discrepancies.
? Assisting with procurement budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
? Managing returns for faulty or unwanted items within required timeframes.
? Preparing and analysing procurement reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.


What we are looking for:

? Ideally have worked as a Procurement Assistant, Buying Assistant, Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Executive, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Executive, Buying Executive or in a similar role.
? A keen interest in procurement and supply chain processes.
? Strong negotiation and communication skills to liaise with suppliers effectively.
? Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
? A commitment to maintaining a high level of organisation and health and safety compliance.


What's On Offer:

? A competitive salary
? Performance incentives.
? A 9-day working fortnight for improved work-life balance.
? Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
? Access to wellness programmes and mental health support.
? Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with tenure.
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