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.