Procurement Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Assistant to join a well-established fire and security services provider. This role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £25,000 - £28,000. As a Procurement Assistant, you will manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to support engineering operations. You Will Be Responsible For: ? Preparing and managing purchase orders in line with company policies. ? Monitoring order progress to ensure on-time delivery and resolving any issues. ? Negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable pricing and quality. ? Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while sourcing new suppliers as needed. ? Monitoring and managing stock levels in the warehouse and engineering van stock. ? Conducting regular inventory checks and addressing discrepancies. ? Assisting with procurement budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities. ? Managing returns for faulty or unwanted items within required timeframes. ? Preparing and analysing procurement reports to identify trends and areas for improvement. What we are looking for: ? Ideally have worked as a Procurement Assistant, Buying Assistant, Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Executive, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Executive, Buying Executive or in a similar role. ? A keen interest in procurement and supply chain processes. ? Strong negotiation and communication skills to liaise with suppliers effectively. ? Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. ? A commitment to maintaining a high level of organisation and health and safety compliance. What's On Offer: ? A competitive salary ? Performance incentives. ? A 9-day working fortnight for improved work-life balance. ? Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities. ? Access to wellness programmes and mental health support. ? Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with tenure. ? Death-in-servic