Procurement Assistant – Hybrid (Warrington Office, 3 Days per Week)
40 hours per week | Hybrid Working
£Established in 1994, ABL has been at the forefront of high-quality vehicle repair for over 30 years. Working in partnership with major insurers, we pride ourselves on exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer service. By 2020, with Private Equity investment, ABL and 1Touch united to become ABL 1Touch.
Quality, cost control, and sustainability sit at the heart of everything we do. About the Role: Procurement Assistant
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Procurement Assistant to support our Commercial Department. You’ll work closely with our Group Procurement Manager, contributing to strategic procurement activity, improving efficiencies, and helping drive cost-saving initiatives. This role is vital in ensuring our supplier network, systems, and processes operate smoothly and effectively.
Pride – Delivering top-quality repair, on time and on budget.
Supplier Onboarding & Data Management
Work with Accounts, HR, Parts, Production and Engineering teams to ensure seamless onboarding.
Contract & Agreement Coordination
Assist in the review and administration of supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
Ensure agreements are accurately filed within the Data Room.
Liaise with legal and finance teams; track contract statuses and renewals.
Purchase Order & Credit Processing
Prepare and submit purchase orders, credit applications, and supporting documents.
Act as a first point of contact for procurement-related questions.
Maintain the Trading Terms and Contract Renewals calendar.
Support procurement alignment with sustainability goals.
Help ensure compliance with internal strategies and legislative requirements.
Additional Projects
Support planning of supplier negotiations (Top 100 suppliers).
Contribute to developing a procurement “Way of Working” framework.
Comfortable working with online processes and standard office procedures.
Experience in project or administrative support roles.
Experience with procurement processes/documentation is highly desirable.