Procurement Assistants (x2) Sedgefield | Fully on-site | £27,864 - £35,864 | 12-month Fixed-Term Contracts About the Role: CPI is seeking two Procurement Assistants to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, supporting procurement activities across a wide range of programmes spanning advanced materials, engineering, and pharmaceutical environments. This is a process-driven, administrative role at the heart of procurement operations - ideal for someone early in their career who is organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working across systems, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Working within a busy and collaborative environment, you will support the end-to-end procurement process, handling requisitions, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and suppliers. Full training will be provided on systems and processes - the key requirement is a strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. What You'll Be Responsible For: Procurement & Requisition Processing Process purchase requisitions and support the creation of purchase orders Monitor and update procurement activity across internal systems Ensure all required information is captured accurately to support procurement workflows Supplier & Stakeholder Communication Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement activities Provide updates on order status and progress Support the smooth coordination of procurement tasks across teams Data Entry & Systems Maintain accurate records across procurement systems and databases Support data entry, tracking, and housekeeping of procurement information Work across ERP systems (e.g. D365, SAP, or similar) Document & Process Management Manage and organise supplier documentation and procurement records Support document control processes in line with business requirements Ensure accuracy and compliance across all procurement documentation General Administrative Support Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the procurement function Assist with quotations, tenders, and purchasing activities as required Contribute to a highly structured, process-driven working environment About You: You are a motivated and detail-oriented individual, looking to develop your career within procurement, supply chain, or operations. You enjoy working in structured environments, are comfortable using systems, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You'll bring: 2-3 years' experience in an administrative, procurement, or office-based role Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Confidence working with IT systems and Microsoft Office tools Good communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders A proactive, organised, and willing-to-learn mindset Desirable (but not essential): Experience working in procurement or supply chain environments Exposure to ERP systems such as D365, SAP, or similar Experience in regulated or structured environmentsThis role is ideal for someone who is: Early in their career and keen to develop Comfortable with process-driven work and data handling Engaging, adaptable, and open to learning new systems Why Join CPI? Excellent entry point into procurement and supply chain Full training provided on systems and processes Exposure to multiple sectors, including engineering and pharma Supportive, team-focused environment Competitive salary (£27,864 - £35,864) Location & Working Pattern Based on-site in Sedgefield(5 days per week) Monday-Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 37 hours per week The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join a busy, growing organisation in a role that offers excellent development potential, strong exposure to procurement processes, and the chance to build valuable operational skills. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy