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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.
- Death-in-service insurance
- Pension schemes.
- A supportive, inclusive company culture focused on employee wellbeing and growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Procurement Assistantand take the next step in your career!
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