Associate Procurement Professional

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Botcheston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible start/finish times

Job summary

Entech is recruiting for an Associate Procurement Professional to join a global manufacturing business on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in procurement, with structured training, hands-on experience and genuine opportunities to progress into a fully-fledged Procurement professional.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in administration, purchasing, supply chain or logistics who are highly organised,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration, purchasing, supply chain or logistics is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across different teams.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Analytical mindset with good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate supplier invoices against purchase orders and manufacturing requirements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support the procurement team with purchasing administration and supplier documentation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update internal systems.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting to support purchasing decisions.
• Work closely with manufacturing, finance and suppliers to ensure timely resolution of queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Proactive learner

Analytical mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entech is recruiting for an Associate Procurement Professional to join a global manufacturing business on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in procurement, with structured training, hands-on experience and genuine opportunities to progress into a fully-fledged Procurement professional.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in administration, purchasing, supply chain or logistics who are highly organised, enjoy working with data and are keen to develop within a procurement environment.

The Role

Working within a busy procurement team, you'll play a key role in supporting the purchasing process by ensuring supplier invoices are accurate, compliant and aligned with the requirements of the client's manufacturing operations. You'll investigate invoice discrepancies, liaise with internal departments and suppliers, and help keep procurement processes running efficiently.

You'll receive ongoing mentoring and training from an experienced procurement team, giving you exposure to sourcing, supplier management and wider procurement activities as your skills develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate supplier invoices against purchase orders and manufacturing requirements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support the procurement team with purchasing administration and supplier documentation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update internal systems.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting to support purchasing decisions.
• Work closely with manufacturing, finance and suppliers to ensure timely resolution of queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within administration, procurement, purchasing, supply chain or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across different teams.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Analytical mindset with good problem-solving abilities.

What’s on Offer

• Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension and a permanent opportunity.
• Comprehensive training and development to help you become a Procurement professional.
• Exposure to a global manufacturing environment with excellent career progression.
• Supportive team environment with experienced mentors.
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times.