As ESL (GB) Limited continues to grow, we are looking for an organised and proactive Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant to join our team in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within procurement, purchasing, and supply chain management while working in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are purchased efficiently, delivered on time, and managed in line with production requirements, quality standards, and project budgets.
Working closely with our Production, Design, Commercial and Stores teams, you will support the day-to-day procurement and supply chain function, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully through effective purchasing and supplier coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Purchasing
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure best value and competitive pricing.
- Raise, process and monitor purchase orders.
- Assist with purchasing materials, fixings, consumables and subcontracted services.
- Ensure procurement costs are accurately allocated to the correct projects and contracts.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
- Support cost control initiatives and identify potential savings opportunities.
Supplier & Supply Chain Coordination
- Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery schedules.
- Monitor outstanding orders and proactively chase deliveries.
- Coordinate material requirements with production and design teams.
- Identify potential shortages, delays or supply chain risks and escalated where necessary.
- Support supplier performance monitoring and relationship management.
Quality & Compliance
- Assist with supplier quality issues and non-conformance reporting.
- Ensure material certification and traceability documentation is obtained and maintained.
- Support goods-in inspections and quality checks.
- Work with suppliers to resolve incorrect or non-compliant deliveries.
- Help maintain compliance with ISO 9001, BS EN 1090 and internal quality procedures.
Production & Commercial Support
- Liaise with production teams to ensure materials arrive when needed.
- Support project cost reporting through accurate procurement data.
- Track material costs against contracts and highlight any potential overruns.
- Assist with procurement reporting and administrative activities.
About You
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and eager to develop their procurement and supply chain knowledge.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other IT systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or administration.
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction or structural steel environments.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in supplier negotiation and cost control.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to develop within a growing and successful business.
- Exposure to all aspects of procurement and supply chain management.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
