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.
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