Job Role: Purchasing / Procurement Assistant
Location: Leicestershire
Shift: Full time / Permanent - Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 16:30 / Fri - 08:30 - 13:00pm
Salary: £25k - £28k p/a
The role:
Reporting into the Senior Project Manager, my client is looking for purchasing / procurement assistant to join their existing team.
Job Role Responsibilities:
*Assist in raising purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
*Coordinate with suppliers to manage order confirmations, lead times, and shipment schedules.
*Monitor stock levels, ensuring adequate materials are available to meet project timelines.
*Process requisitions and assist with sourcing new suppliers for high-end materials in line with client requirements.
*Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, particularly in the luxury materials and manufacturing sectors.
*Track and manage the procurement database, ensuring stock levels are sufficient to meet ongoing project demands.
*Ensure all procurement documentation is accurate, complete, and filed in accordance with company policies.
*Work closely with the design and project management teams to ensure that materials are sourced and delivered in line with project timelines.
*Collaborate with internal teams to understand project needs and provide feedback on lead times and material availability.
*Provide general administrative support to the procurement department, including scheduling meetings, updating records, and preparing reports.
*Monitor and report on procurement spending, ensuring costs are in line with budgets.
*Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management on supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement effectiveness.
The Candidate:
*2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related administrative role, ideally within the retail or shopfitting sectors.
*An understanding of high-end materials, fixtures, (e.g., wood, metal, glass, and bespoke manufacturing).
*Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and procurement software.
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.