Procurement Assistant
Location: South Tyneside
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business for a Procurement Assistant to join their busy and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop a career within procurement. You'll play a key role in supporting the purchasing function, working closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently.
The Role
Responsibilities include:
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Processing purchase requisitions and raising purchase orders.
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Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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Monitoring supplier pricing agreements.
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Resolving supplier invoice queries.
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Providing administrative support to the procurement team.
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Assisting with continuous improvements to procurement processes.
About You
You'll ideally have:
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Previous experience within Procurement, Finance, Commercial or a similar administrative environment.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong communication skills.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience within procurement or construction would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What's on Offer?
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Competitive salary of £22,000-£26,000 depending on experience.
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Annual bonus.
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Generous annual leave entitlement.
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Company pension.
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Ongoing training and development.
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Genuine opportunities for progression.
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Supportive and friendly working environment.
If you're looking for your next opportunity within a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you
