Procurement and Supply Chain Assistant

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant in North Leicester. This full-time role involves managing purchase orders, supplier records, and logistics coordination. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in procurement or logistics. The organization offers a fast-paced environment with competitive salary up to GBP35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain support.
• Ability to manage imports/exports and freight quotations.
• Familiarity with Incoterms documentation and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Far East purchase orders and track documents.
• Maintain purchase order records and communicate status.
• Prepare and issue invoices and packing lists.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Multilingual skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant

Location: North Leicester

Salary: Up to GBP35,000 per annum

Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in North Leicester, for a Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant to support their busy procurement and logistics function.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment where attention to detail and proactive problem-solving are key. The successful candidate will play an integral part in ensuring efficient purchasing, supplier management, and logistics coordination, with a particular focus on Far East supply chains and freight management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all Far East purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in internal systems and tracking documents.
• Maintain up-to-date purchase order records and communicate status updates across the business.
• Obtain, log, and monitor air freight quotations.
• Prepare and issue invoices and packing lists for key customers.
• Raise and manage purchase orders and supplier records.
• Monitor inventory and anticipate potential supply issues.
• Assist with annual packaging waste data submissions.
• Provide administrative and operational support across procurement and supply chain functions.
• Issue quality certificates and liaise with customers on behalf of the Quality department.
• Provide cover for purchasing and supply chain colleagues during absences.
• Support the main switchboard and general administrative tasks as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online business systems.
• Reliable, proactive, and a strong team player.
• Multilingual skills (desirable).

Experience:

• Experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain support.
• Managing imports/exports and freight quotations.
• Familiarity with Incoterms documentation and customs procedures.
• Experience within a packaging or manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Exposure to contractor or facilities coordination (desirable).

If you fell you have the right skills for this role please apply today or contact me directly on (url removed)