Junior Procurement Assistant
Location: Outskirts of Briantree
Job Type: Full Time
Adecco is recruiting for an Engineering Procurement Assistant to join a successful and established manufacturing business within the engineering sector.
Working as part of a small procurement team, you will play a key role in supporting purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring materials and consumables are available to meet operational requirements. This opportunity would suit a highly organised individual with strong administrative and communication skills, ideally with previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchasing consumables, tooling and other engineering-related items.
- Maintaining accurate supplier, pricing and lead-time information.
- Expediting orders and liaising with suppliers to meet delivery requirements.
- Managing goods-in administration, including booking-in and delivery documentation.
- Providing administrative support to the procurement department.
- Communicating effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to provide timely updates.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Confidence in problem-solving and using initiative.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, engineering or manufacturing environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience with supply chain or procurement software would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation offering a supportive team environment and genuine career development opportunities.
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Procurement Assistant in Essex employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
