We are looking for a motivated and proactive Procurement Assistant to join our growing team based on the outskirts of Kenilworth. Due to our location, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own transport.
This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering the chance to play a key role within our purchasing and supply chain function. The successful candidate will support the efficient sourcing of goods and services, maintain strong supplier relationships, and ensure materials are procured in a timely and cost-effective manner.
As a central point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers, you will help ensure that all materials and services meet required quality standards and delivery deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and resolve delivery or quantity issues
Raise purchase orders in line with business requirements
Work collaboratively within the procurement team to ensure accurate material pricing
Ensure best-value pricing is achieved and applied during tender build-ups
Track, record, and monitor all purchase orders
Maintain and manage the supplier database and relationships
Support the Procurement and Warehouse Manager with stock control, both in the office and within engineers’ vans
Produce daily reports on departmental KPIs
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to understand and meet purchasing needsSkills and Experience Required
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Confident and professional approach
Strong customer service skills
Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented
Good written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilitiesThis role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement experience within a supportive and growing organisation