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Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant

ACS Staffing Solutions.co.uk • Northampton, ENG, GB
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Procurement Assistant\n
Location: Northampton
\n Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)\n
Hours: Full-time, permanent\n
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About the Opportunity\n
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\n Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Procurement Assistant to join their growing operations team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative or purchasing experience to develop a long-term career within procurement, working closely with an experienced Procurement Coordinator in a fast-paced, materials-driven environment.\n
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\n The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the procurement function, ensuring equipment, materials, consumables and services are sourced efficiently while maintaining accurate purchasing records and supplier information.\n
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\n This role would suit someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.\n
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Key Responsibilities\n
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Procurement Administration\n
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  • Raise and process purchase orders in line with company procedures.
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  • Obtain supplier quotations and assist with cost comparisons to support purchasing decisions.
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  • Support the Procurement Coordinator with sourcing materials, equipment, consumables and services.
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  • Monitor outstanding purchase orders and proactively follow up on supplier deliveries.
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  • Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure purchasing systems remain up to date.
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Supplier Coordination\n
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  • Act as the first point of contact for routine supplier enquiries.
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  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
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  • Assist with supplier onboarding and maintain supplier documentation.
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  • Escalate delivery issues, shortages or supplier concerns to the Procurement Coordinator where appropriate.
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Inventory & Asset Support\n
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  • Monitor stock levels and identify replenishment requirements.
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  • Assist with inventory control and stock ordering activities.
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  • Support the management of company assets and procurement records where required.
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Documentation & Compliance\n
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  • Maintain purchase orders, quotations, delivery confirmations and procurement documentation.
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  • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and procedures.
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  • Update approved supplier lists and pricing databases.
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  • Assist in producing procurement reports and performance data.
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General Administration\n
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  • Provide administrative support to the Procurement Coordinator and wider Operations team.
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  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets and procurement documentation using Microsoft Office.
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  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes.
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  • Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities.
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Skills & Experience\n
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Essential\n
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  • Previous experience within an administrative, purchasing, procurement or office support role.
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  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
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  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
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  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
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  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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Desirable\n
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  • Previous experience within a fast-paced, materials or manufacturing environment.
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  • Understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
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  • Experience using purchasing or ERP systems.
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  • Working towards, or interested in studying, a CIPS qualification.
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What's on Offer\n
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  • Competitive salary – up to £30,000 per annum
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  • Ongoing training and career development.
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  • Opportunity to develop a career within procurement.
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  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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  • The chance to join a growing business operating within a dynamic and creative industry.
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Please apply today and discuss further with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions!\n
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