Procurement Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Tyseley, Birmingham is hiring a Procurement Assistant to support purchasing, supplier management and stock control. This permanent role offers an immediate start and a clear path to long-term career growth within the industrial supply chain sector.

You will work closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure products are sourced efficiently and customer demand is met. The role requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective supplier

Qualifications

• Procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities.
• Manage replenishment through the ERP system.
• Monitor stock levels and product availability.
• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Obtain supplier acknowledgements and delivery updates.
• Chase outstanding orders and resolve supply issues.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing and lead times.
• Maintain procurement and supplier data.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support inventory management and VMI activities.
• Collaborate with sourcing and customer service teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Acumatica ERP

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: Tyseley, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (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 elevate 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.

If you have previous procurement, purchasing or buying experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business in the industrial supply chain sector, we'd love to hear from you.