Procurement & Admin Assistant - Growth & Training

Confidential; Tipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Doocey Group in Tipton is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support transactional procurement, supplier coordination and administrative duties. The role offers development opportunities across procurement, commercial and supply chain functions.

You will help ensure purchase orders, supplier communications and records are accurate, while gaining exposure to reporting and potential progression via a CIPS pathway. This is a hands-on, on-site role with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Entry-level procurement experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Office.
• GCSEs in Maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with approved requisitions.
• Obtain quotations from approved suppliers to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Process delivery notes and goods received information within procurement systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records.
• Track orders and follow up on deliveries and outstanding items.
• Communicate order details, delivery updates and relevant information to operational teams.
• Liaise with suppliers to support order fulfilment and help resolve queries or issues.
• Respond to internal procurement queries received via the shared inbox and telephone.
• Escalate pricing, delivery or supplier issues to the Buyer where required.
• Assist with weekly procurement reporting and data collation.
• Support month-end reporting processes.
• Maintain supplier records and pricing information.
• Support system implementation activity and procurement process improvements.
• Develop knowledge of procurement processes, cost control and supply chain operations.
• Participate in training and professional development, including potential CIPS pathway development.
• Provide cover for procurement administration functions as required.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive and results-driven

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Commercially aware

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Doocey Group in Tipton is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support transactional procurement, supplier coordination and administrative duties. The role offers development opportunities across procurement, commercial and supply chain functions.

You will help ensure purchase orders, supplier communications and records are accurate, while gaining exposure to reporting and potential progression via a CIPS pathway. This is a hands-on, on-site role with a focus on reliability and efficiency.