Procurement Assistant

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support a key department in Leeds, initially on a temporary basis for approximately 3 months. The role involves a variety of administration tasks, including managing inboxes, processing purchase orders, and responding to queries. Successful candidates will have previous administration experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers hybrid working with 2 to 3 days from home, and candidates must be available immediately.

Qualifications

• Must have previous administration experience.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Experience using Excel is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the incoming inbox alongside other Administration Assistants.
• Respond to internal and external queries.
• Log purchase orders for processing.
• Liaise with customers on any purchase order queries.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders.
• Support with building request for prices to send to suppliers.
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Job description

SF Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Procurement Assistant to join one of our very successful, ever-growing clients. The roles will be on a temporary basis for around 3 months initially, however it is very likely this will be extended or could potentially even become permanent.

The role will be based at their office in Leeds, however will be on a hybrid basis working 2 to 3 days from home.

The role itself will be supporting a key department in the business, with a variety of administration tasks and duties. The successful candidates for these roles should have previous administration experience, excellent communication and organisation skills and a strong attention to detail. Experience using Excel is essential.

Typical duties will include :

• Working alongside other Administration Assistants to manage the incoming inbox
• Responding to internal and external queries
• Logging purchase orders for processing
• Liaising with customers if there are queries on any purchase orders
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase orders
• Supporting with building request for prices to send out to suppliers
• Ensuring all standard operating procedures are followed
• Carrying out other duties as and when required

With these being temporary contracts, you will need to be available immediately or at very short notice to be considered for the…