Procurement Assistant- £14.50-£17.00ph DOE- Leicest

Manpower UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is representing a busy Leicester procurement team on an ongoing temporary basis. The role supports purchasing activities, supplier management and procurement administration in a fully office-based setting.

You will raise POs, chase deliveries, maintain supplier records and handle invoice queries using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 experience is essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and supplier communication.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Managing supplier communications, deliveries and lead times.
• Chasing orders and updating internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining purchasing and supplier records.
• Processing order acknowledgements and updating procurement systems.
• Assisting with quotations, pricing requests and procurement reporting.
• Supporting stock and inventory administration.
• Resolving supplier, invoice and delivery queries.

Job description

This ongoing temporary assignment based in Leicester seeks a Procurement Assistant- £14.50-£17.00ph DOE- Leicest to support a busy purchasing function for roughly six months. Working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours each week, the post is fully office-based with no remote option. Duties include raising purchase orders, maintaining supplier records, chasing deliveries and resolving invoice queries. Applicants must demonstrate prior Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 experience, as applications without it cannot progress. Strong administrative skills, attention to detail and confident communication with suppliers are essential.

The hourly rate ranges from £14.50 to £17.00 depending on experience, paid weekly through Manpower UK.

Procurement Administrator / Purchasing Assistant Leicester | £14.50 - £17.00 per hour DOE | Ongoing Temporary Assignment (Approx. 6 Months) Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours Per Week | FULLY OFFICE-BASED

Please note: This is a fully office-based position. Hybrid or remote working is not available. Applications without Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 experience cannot be considered.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a busy procurement team in Leicester for an ongoing temporary assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you’ll play a key role in supporting purchasing activities, supplier management and procurement administration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Raising and processing purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• Managing supplier communications, deliveries and lead times
• Chasing outstanding orders and updating internal stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records
• Processing order acknowledgements and updating procurement systems
• Supporting quotations, pricing requests and procurement reporting
• Assisting with stock and inventory administration
• Resolving supplier, invoice and delivery queries

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Buying Assistant or similar role
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 (essential)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workloads
• Confident communication skills and experience dealing with suppliers
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Why Apply

Competitive hourly rate of £14.50 - £17.00 DOE

Join an established and supportive team

Immediate start available

Stable Monday-Friday working pattern

This role is 100% office-based in Leicester, Monday to Friday. There is no hybrid or remote working option. Candidates must have previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Unfortunately, applications without AX 2012 experience cannot be considered for this position.