At a Glance
- Tasks: Support purchasing and supply chain activities while gaining hands-on experience in procurement.
- Company: Join an award-winning care provider with a strong commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, retail discounts, comprehensive training, and free meals.
- Other info: Flexible hours available, with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in procurement and make a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above; strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 27000 £ per year.
- Procurement Assistant
- Location
- Hybrid, happy to travel
- Salary
- up to 27k
- Hours
- Full or Part Time available
We are seeking an enthusiastic Procurement Assistant to support our purchasing and supply chain activities.
This entry level role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in procurement and gain hands on experience in supplier management, ordering processes, sustainable solutions and administrative support.
You will work closely with the Procurement Manager to strengthen our supplier relationships, improving operational efficiency and supporting our commitment to strong environmental, social, and governance principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update procurement records, supplier databases, pricing information and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all data
- Monitor the Cap Ex order status from request to fulfilment
- Support supplier communication, including order placement, delivery tracking and resolving queries or discrepancies
- Maintain procurement compliance documentation and support ESG tracking, ensuring data is accurate, up to date and audit ready
- Support the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of financial and procurement data to identify inconsistencies and variances within the Profit& Loss (P&L) reporting
- Finding the best value products on the market to meet the operational requirements
- Supporting project management activities to ensure smooth delivery and coordination of tasks across projects
- Supporting end-to-end KPI management, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting performance against key targets to ensure objectives are met
Required Skills & Qualifications
- GCE English: Grade 3 (D) or above
- GCSE Maths: Grade 3 (D) or above
- Good attention to detail and accuracy with data entry
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Basic computer skills or willing to learn (Microsoft Excel & Outlook)
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Willingness to learn and develop within procurement
- The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare
- Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card
- Working for the best care provider in the UK.
Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - Laing Buission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021.
Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
- Top Care employer
- Comprehensive training and opportunities to gain or add to qualifications (L2, L3)
- Company pension scheme
- Contracted hours giving you security
- Free Uniform
- Free Wifi
- Free DBS (Ts and Cs apply)
- Free staff meal
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employer Recognition Scheme
- Annual Stow Awards Ceremony
About Us
A national award-winning company, based locally to you with nursing homes across Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.
- Winners of national awards for management, nursing, and care
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Procurement Assistant - Entry Level in Ixworth employer: Stow Healthcare Group
Stow Healthcare Group is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment for Care Assistants in Bury St Edmunds. With a strong focus on employee growth through free training and recognition programs, we ensure that our team feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our elderly residents. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are celebrated and you can thrive both personally and professionally.
