Procurement Assistant

Brook Street; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking a detail-focused Procurement Assistant in Bolton to support day-to-day purchasing and supplier coordination. You will help raise purchase orders, maintain records, and ensure documentation is up to date while supporting data quality across systems.

The role involves collaborating with multiple departments, monitoring orders, and assisting with reports for stakeholders. Strong admin skills and GCSEs are required; procurement training is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and numerical capabilities.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and PO administration.
• Competent IT skills and data management.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Experience in purchasing/procurement support is desirable.
• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Procurement/supply chain or business admin training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team with day-to-day purchasing administration and supplier coordination.
• Assist in raising purchase orders and maintaining records per internal processes.
• Help gather and review supplier information, ensuring documentation is current.
• Monitor order progress and chase deliveries; address routine queries.
• Maintain supplier databases and data quality across systems.
• Assist in preparing reports and updates for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to understand requirements and timelines.
• Follow procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Procurement basics

IT skills (spreadsheets)

Prioritisation

Numeracy

Procurement/admin experience

GCSE English & Maths

Procurement qualifications

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Procurement/Supply chain training

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Procurement Assistant - Bolton, UK

Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Bolton, where procurement plays a key role in supporting efficient operations and delivering value across the business. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values accuracy, continuous improvement and professional development.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team with day-to-day purchasing administration and supplier coordination.
• Assist in raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records in line with internal processes.
• Help gather and review supplier information, ensuring documentation is complete and up to date.
• Monitor order progress and support with chasing deliveries and resolving routine queries.
• Contribute to maintaining supplier databases and ensuring data quality across systems.
• Support the preparation of reports and updates for internal stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with colleagues across departments to understand requirements and timelines.
• Follow procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes, including purchase order administration.
• Competent IT skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets to manage and check data.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Good numeracy skills for checking quantities, pricing information and order details.
• Experience of working with purchasing or procurement administration (or a similar support role) is desirable.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) are required.
• Relevant qualification or training in procurement, supply chain, or business administration is advantageous.

If you're organised, detail-focused and ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we'd love to hear from you.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.