Procurement Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier to the fruit industry based in Ledbury is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Assistant. The role involves supporting procurement workflows, coordinating supplier orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Candidates should have experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. A salary of £28,000 per annum is offered along with excellent benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory entitlement

Career development opportunities

Work-from-home option after probation

Company Health Scheme after 12 months service

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or administrative support.
• Understanding of procurement processes, lead times, and delivery tracking.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.

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.

Skills

Procurement or purchasing

Supply chain coordination

Logistics or operations

Administrative support

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Dynamics Navision

SAP

Excel

Job description

£28,000 per year, Excellent Benefits Package!

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

01/03/2026

About this job

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.

Ideal for candidates will have any of the following experience:

• Procurement or purchasing
• Supply chain coordination
• Logistics or operations
• Administrative support within a commercial environment

Key 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

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £28,000 per annum
• 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.

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