Reed Business Support are recruiting for a Procurement Assistant on behalf of our valued client. This Procurement Assistant opportunity is ideal for an individual who is confident, proactive, and able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. As the appointed Procurement Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the wider team and contributing to the smooth running of daily operations.

Our client is a successful food manufacturing and production business based near Aylesford, supplying products to major UK distributors and retailers.

Salary & Hours:

• Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
• Site-based role in Aylesford with free on-site parking

• Managing daily administrative and operational tasks to support the Procurement and Supply Chain team
• Raising and processing purchase orders for raw materials, packaging and indirect goods
• Monitoring stock levels and lead times, helping to ensure continuity of supply and minimising waste
• Liaising with suppliers to confirm prices, delivery dates and quantities, and resolving any discrepancies or delivery issues
• Maintaining accurate records on the procurement system, including supplier data, pricing, contracts and product codes
• Assisting with supplier performance tracking, price reviews and periodic tender exercises
• Supporting wider teams (Production, Planning, Warehouse) with order updates, documentation and general coordination
• Preparing basic reports and spreadsheets for the Procurement Manager, including spend analysis and stock reports

• Experience in a similar role (Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Administrator, Supply Chain or Logistics support) within manufacturing, FMCG or food production is highly desirable
• Confident communicator, able to build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, particularly when working with figures, stock levels and product codes
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel for basic reporting) and ERP/stock management or purchasing systems
• Numerate and commercially aware, with an interest in cost control and supplier performance
• Able to work on-site in Aylesford and comfortable in a fast-paced, production-led environment
• You must have full Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this position

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking and good road links to the M20 and surrounding areas (ideal for Aylesford, Larkfield, Maidstone, West Malling)
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Staff discount on selected products and access to the on-site staff shop
• Subsidised canteen facilities and free refreshments on site
• Ongoing training and progression pathways within Procurement and Supply Chain for high performers
• Annual performance and salary review linked to individual and business performance
• Company-wide wellbeing initiatives, including safety and health support in a manufacturing environment

If you are interested in this Procurement Assistant position, please apply today. Reed Business Support look forward to assisting you with the next step in your career.