Procurement Assistant - Growth Path to Junior Buyer

Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited in Bolton is seeking a determined Junior Buyer to support purchase order data management, supplier follow-up, and weekly reporting, with a clear development pathway.

This role aims to help you build confidence across PO data, supplier OTIF data quality, and procurement reporting while offering progression toward broader responsibilities in the procurement team.

Qualificações

• Basic procurement awareness and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and professional liaison with suppliers.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and follow-ups.
• Proactive attitude with ownership mindset in daily duties.
• Manufacturing or supply chain exposure is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Keep purchase order records accurate, including required, promised, and latest delivery dates.
• Monitor open order reports to spot missing, overdue, or inconsistent information and resolve or elevate quickly.
• Support supplier OTIF data quality and contribute to reliable procurement reporting.
• Chase suppliers for acknowledgements, updated delivery dates, and shipment confirmations to reduce risk of late deliveries.
• Help produce the weekly supplier OTIF report and maintain procurement KPI tracking for the team.
• Provide day-to-day operational cover for PO administration during colleague absence, supporting continuity across key processes.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Data handling

Ferramentas

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited in Bolton is seeking a determined Junior Buyer to support purchase order data management, supplier follow-up, and weekly reporting, with a clear development pathway.

This role aims to help you build confidence across PO data, supplier OTIF data quality, and procurement reporting while offering progression toward broader responsibilities in the procurement team.