Procurement Assistant - Food Manufacturing & Data-Driven

The Sterling Choice; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support a busy procurement team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Stockport. You'll help keep suppliers, forecasts, contracts and product information up to date.

This role suits someone who enjoys data, is well organised and can adapt to changing priorities. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and participate in tender activity, forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or food manufacturing.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Organised and data-driven with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting procurement projects and tender activity
• Managing supplier specifications and approvals
• Maintaining contracts and purchasing data within the MRP system
• Producing stock cover and forecasting reports
• Working closely with Technical, NPD, Planning and Operations teams

Skills

Excel

IT skills

MRP system

Tools

MRP system

Job description

The Sterling Choice is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support a busy procurement team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Stockport. You'll help keep suppliers, forecasts, contracts and product information up to date.

This role suits someone who enjoys data, is well organised and can adapt to changing priorities. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and participate in tender activity, forecasting and reporting.