Procurement Assistant - FMCG, £30k, Fixed-Term

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to assist with sourcing materials, maintaining purchasing orders, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement or supply chain, strong organizational skills, and good communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum and a fixed-term contract within a supportive team in Cheshire.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fixed-term contract experience

Opportunity to work in a supportive team

Exposure to the FMCG industry

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain within the FMCG industry.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in using procurement or inventory management systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing and purchasing materials required for production.
• Maintain and update purchase orders in the system accurately.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment.
• Support negotiation terms with suppliers for cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team.

Skills

Experience in procurement or supply chain

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Proficiency in procurement systems

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Job description

A growing FMCG company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to assist with sourcing materials, maintaining purchasing orders, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement or supply chain, strong organizational skills, and good communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum and a fixed-term contract within a supportive team in Cheshire.