Procurement Assistant - Flexible Hours, Training & Growth

Office Angels; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Birthday day off

Employer pension contribution (3%)

Free onsite parking

Flexible start times

Team social events

Ongoing training

Job summary

Office Angels are partnering with a leading healthcare supplier based in Clayton, Bradford. We are seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement function in a fast-paced team, focusing on stock availability, supplier relationships, and timely purchasing activity.

You will raise purchase orders, research suppliers, track orders, and help optimise costs. The role suits someone with purchasing or stock control experience who enjoys data analysis and working with vendors to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer, or similar roles.
• Good understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Strong IT skills- Microsoft Outlook & Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience conducting supplier research and negotiating with vendors would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing requirements.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors.
• Track orders and ensure goods are delivered on time.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing where appropriate.
• Update internal systems with order details, supplier information, prices, and delivery schedules.
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, supplier agreements, and contracts.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding outstanding, delayed, or amended orders.
• Liaise with warehouse and operational teams to ensure deliveries arrive in good condition and match order specifications.
• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies relating to orders, deliveries, and pricing.
• Support inventory management and help minimise stock shortages or excess stock.
• Assist with continuous improvement of procurement and purchasing processes.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supply chain processes

Outlook/Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Commercial awareness

Supplier research

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Office Angels are partnering with a leading healthcare supplier based in Clayton, Bradford. We are seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement function in a fast-paced team, focusing on stock availability, supplier relationships, and timely purchasing activity.

You will raise purchase orders, research suppliers, track orders, and help optimise costs. The role suits someone with purchasing or stock control experience who enjoys data analysis and working with vendors to