Job Description
Procurement Assistants (x2)
Sedgefield| Fully on-site | £27,864 – £35,864 | 12-month Fixed-Term Contracts
About the Role
We are 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 environments
This 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?
* 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.