Procurement Assistant

Meridian Business Support; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to support procurement workflows, ensuring timely delivery of goods. Based in Hereford, this full-time position offers a salary of £28,000 per year along with various benefits, including a discretionary work-from-home option post-probation. Candidates should have experience in procurement or logistics and strong organizational skills, with responsibilities including supplier coordination, delivery tracking, and maintaining procurement records.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Performance-related pay after 12 months

Company Health Scheme after 12 months

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or administrative support.
• Ability to coordinate supplier orders and procurement schedules.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and delivery tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier orders and procurement schedules.
• Track production progress and delivery timelines.
• Support international export documentation and supplier declarations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of ERP systems

Solution-focused mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Calm in fast-paced environments

Tools

MS Dynamics Navision

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a detail‑oriented Procurement Assistant to join a global supplier to the fruit growing industry based in Ledbury. Working Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, you will support the internal procurement workflow and ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery of goods from their suppliers. This Procurement Assistant role supports the procurement function, supplier coordination, and supply chain administration, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods into the warehouse and export network. You will act as a key link between procurement, logistics, warehousing, customer services, and suppliers, managing inbound deliveries, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting international shipments.

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier orders and procurement schedules
• Track production progress and delivery timelines
• Drive On Time In Full (OTIF) supplier performance
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delays and delivery issues
• Support international export documentation and supplier declarations
• Coordinate inbound deliveries with warehousing and logistics teams
• Maintain procurement records, ERP data, and reporting trackers
• Provide administrative support to the procurement and supply chain teams
• Support continuous improvement in supplier performance and delivery accuracy

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or administrative support
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers and internal teams
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Understanding of procurement processes, lead times, and delivery tracking
• Comfortable using ERP systems (MS Dynamics Navision or SAP), Excel, and data tracking tools
• Proactive, solution‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work calmly in a fast‑paced environment

What's On Offer

• Salary of £28,000 per annum
• Full‑time, permanent, office‑based role
• Exposure to international supply chains and global logistics
• Career development within procurement and supply chain operations
• Discretionary work‑from‑home option after probation
• 23 days annual leave plus statutory entitlement
• Performance related pay after 12 months service
• Company Health Scheme after 12 months service
• Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

Job Information

• Job Title: Procurement Assistant
• Company: Meridian Business Support
• Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
• Salary: £28,000 Per annum Excellent Benefits Package
• Posted: Jan 29th 2026
• Closes: Mar 1st 2026
• Sector: Administration
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time