Procurement Assistant
hace 3 días
Sedgefield
Procurement Assistants (x2) Sedgefield| Fully on-site | £27,864 – £35,864 | 12-month Fixed-Term Contracts About the Role We are seeking two Procurement Assistants to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, supporting procurement activities across a wide range of programmes spanning advanced materials, engineering, and pharmaceutical environments. This is a process-driven, administrative role at the heart of procurement operations — ideal for someone early in their career who is organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working across systems, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Working within a busy and collaborative environment, you will support the end-to-end procurement process, handling requisitions, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and suppliers. Full training will be provided on systems and processes — the key requirement is a strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. What You’ll Be Responsible For: Procurement & Requisition Processing • Process purchase requisitions and support the creation of purchase orders, • Monitor and update procurement activity across internal systems, • Ensure all required information is captured accurately to support procurement workflows Supplier & Stakeholder Communication • Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement activities, • Provide updates on order status and progress, • Support the smooth coordination of procurement tasks across teams Data Entry & Systems • Maintain accurate records across procurement systems and databases, • Support data entry, tracking, and housekeeping of procurement information, • Work across ERP systems (e.g. D365, SAP, or similar) Document & Process Management • Manage and organise supplier documentation and procurement records, • Support document control processes in line with business requirements, • Ensure accuracy and compliance across all procurement documentation General Administrative Support • Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the procurement function, • Assist with quotations, tenders, and purchasing activities as required, • Contribute to a highly structured, process-driven working environment About You: You are a motivated and detail-oriented individual, looking to develop your career within procurement, supply chain, or operations. You enjoy working in structured environments, are comfortable using systems, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You’ll bring: • 2–3 years’ experience in an administrative, procurement, or office-based role, • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, • Confidence working with IT systems and Microsoft Office tools, • Good communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, • A proactive, organised, and willing-to-learn mindset Desirable (but not essential): • Experience working in procurement or supply chain environments, • Exposure to ERP systems such as D365, SAP, or similar, • Experience in regulated or structured environments This role is ideal for someone who is: • Early in their career and keen to develop, • Comfortable with process-driven work and data handling, • Engaging, adaptable, and open to learning new systems Why Join? • Excellent entry point into procurement and supply chain, • Full training provided on systems and processes, • Exposure to multiple sectors, including engineering and pharma, • Supportive, team-focused environment, • Competitive salary (£27,864 – £35,864) Location & Working Pattern: • Based on-site in Sedgefield (5 days per week), • Monday–Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00, • Friday: 08:30 – 16:30, • 37 hours per week The Opportunity: This is a great opportunity to join a busy, growing organisation in a role that offers excellent development potential, strong exposure to procurement processes, and the chance to build valuable operational skills.