Procurement Assistant

Reed Procurement are working exclusively with an established company based in Bromley/Dartford area, that are on the lookout for a Procurement Assistant to join their growing team.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring effective communication.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and place purchase orders, managing them to ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Manage the ‘day-to-day’ operations of various procurement databases, such as supplier files, delivery notes, and supplier price lists.
• Participate in supplier selection/assessment and rating processes.
• Plan and prepare forward import orders based on forecasted depot requirements, benchmarked against historical sales figures.
• Prepare cost analysis reports on procurement activities to support informed decision-making by the Procurement Manager.
• Review and research market opportunities to assist in increasing sales margins and turnover.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience within a procurement team, with exposure to both ‘direct’ and ‘indirect’ spend categories.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capability to negotiate/influence and challenge strong personalities.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and prioritising skills with a strong focus on detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Commercial and financial awareness.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for this Procurement Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. This type of role will go quickly, so apply today.