Procurement Assistant

Reed; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term career progression

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Reed is recruiting a Procurement Assistant in Tyseley, Birmingham. The role involves supporting purchasing, supplier management and stock control within an industrial consumables and supply chain context. You will work with the Procurement Manager to source products efficiently and meet customer demand.

The position emphasizes a long-term career with opportunities to grow within the team, with a permanent contract and an immediate start. Strong Excel and ERP experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities.
• Manage replenishment via ERP system.
• Monitor stock levels and product availability.
• Raise and manage purchase orders; obtain supplier updates.
• Chase outstanding orders; resolve supply issues.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing, lead times and availability.
• Collaborate with sourcing and customer service teams.
• Maintain procurement and supplier data.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Long-term career focus

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Excel & Office 365

ERP systems

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Location: Tyseley, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP35,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday, 8:00am - 1:30pm
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Procurement Assistant to join a growing business operating within the industrial consumables, inventory management and supply chain solutions sector.

Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you will support purchasing, supplier management and stock control activities, ensuring products are sourced efficiently and customer demand is met. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

This is a critical hire, and we are specifically looking for someone seeking a long-term career opportunity. The business wants to invest in an individual who is committed to growing with the company and becoming a key member of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities.
• Manage replenishment demands through the ERP system.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain product availability.
• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Obtain supplier acknowledgements and delivery updates.
• Chase outstanding orders and resolve supply issues.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and availability.
• Work closely with sourcing and customer service teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data.
• Monitor pricing variances and purchasing performance.
• Support inventory management and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) activities.
• Identify and escalation supply chain risks.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within Procurement, Purchasing, Buying or Supply Chain.
• Proven buying or purchasing experience.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industrial products, consumables, manufacturing, engineering or distribution environments.
• Looking for a long-term career opportunity.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using Acumatica ERP.
• CIPS qualification or working towards one.
• Experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, distribution or inventory management sectors.
• Knowledge of supplier management and stock control processes.

What's On Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with a growing business.
• Immediate start available.
• Face-to-face interview process.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.