Procurement Assistant

Morepeople 01780; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Assistant in Bristol. This role involves supporting the procurement team with supplier management, sourcing, and project support. Ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing or FMCG, the position offers significant opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding business.

Qualifications

• Prior procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ideally procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activity: sourcing quotes, negotiating prices, and maintaining records.
• Manage supplier information, track performance, and support benchmarking activities.
• Assist with supplier approvals and certification requirements.
• Provide project support for NPD, EPD, and brand-led initiatives.
• Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration and timely project delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Detail-oriented

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Title: Procurement Assistant
Salary: £40,000
Location: Bristol
Industry: Manufacturing

As Procurement Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the procurement team, managing suppliers, and keeping projects moving. You'll gain exposure to New Product Development, supplier approvals, and cross-functional projects - a perfect platform for someone looking to build a strong career in procurement and supply chain.

Role Highlights:

• Hands-on experience in procurement, supply chain, and project support. Necessary experience to continue your development to Procurement Manager.
• Work across new product development, supplier approvals, and cross-functional projects
• Join a business with a proven track record of expansion in the UK and internationally
• Gain commercial experience while working alongside experienced procurement professionals
  
  

Role responsibilities:

• Support procurement activity: sourcing quotes, negotiating prices, and maintaining records
• Manage supplier information, track performance, and support benchmarking activities
• Assist with supplier approvals and certification requirements
• Provide project support for NPD, EPD, and brand-led initiatives
• Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration and timely project delivery
  
  

Candidate criteria:

• Prior procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing / FMCG environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ideally procurement software
• Detail-focused, proactive, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ambitious to step into procurement, gain broad exposure, and grow with a business that is scaling fast.

Interested? Apply now!

*If shortlisted, someone from MorePeople will reach out to discuss your application in detail and outline the process moving forward*