Are you available for a 1 year fixed term contract? This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in procurement, supply chain, purchasing or operations.

As Purchasing Assistant, you’ll support the Procurement team in keeping goods, components and services flowing smoothly across the business. 

You’ll be getting involved in tasks like:

• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Sourcing supplier quotations and comparing pricing
• Supporting supplier relationship management
• Tracking deliveries and updating order books
• Assisting with inventory control and stock management
• Resolving delivery, invoice or quality discrepancies
• Providing general administrative support to the purchasing function

This role pays up to £27,000 and is for 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave. The job is based just south of Middlesbrough and is working full time Mon to Fri (with an early finish on a Friday!)

What you need to bring to the role:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator (email and phone)
• Comfortable with Excel and systems (ideally ERP / MRP)
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Previous admin, office or supply chain experience would be helpful

This role is ideal for a graduate, college leaver or junior administrator looking to break into purchasing or supply chain management. Full training and development will be provided.

If you’re proactive, dependable and ready to grow your career in procurement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!