Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant

Up to £28,000 per annum.

St. Albans.

The ideal candidate will be driven and eager to learn and grow within a procurement/supply chain environment. Your desire to understand both processes and products will enable you to excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process purchase orders and documents in line with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and track orders to ensure timely delivery, resolving any issues that arise.

• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and arrange for product samples.
• Maintain positive relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers as needed.

• Support the wider operational team to ensure the best service delivery to our customers.

• Assist in managing stock levels in our warehouse and engineering.
• Conduct regular stock checks and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Process returns for faulty or unwanted items within required timeframes.

• Monitor procurement budgets and assist in cost-saving initiatives.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best options among potential suppliers.

• Generate and analyse procurement reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in preparing reports for management review.