Procurement Assistant: Growth, Training & Progression

Plum Personnel Ltd; Shirley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Parking

Job summary

Plum Personnel Ltd in Shirley, Solihull is seeking a Buying Assistant to join a busy procurement team. This office-based role pays £26,000–£28,000 with excellent benefits, including 30 days holiday and parking. Working hours are 08:30–17:30, Monday to Friday.

You will be highly organized and numerate, with strong IT and admin skills. Responsibilities include placing orders, forecasting, coordinating stock transfers, price comparisons, and resolving supplier/logistics queries, with training and

Qualifications

• Ideally a Graduate with good numeracy and detail.
• Strong Administrative skills with IT proficiency.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Using an internal system, placing orders and forecasting.
• Setting up stock transfers between depots.
• Looking at competitor price comparisons.
• Setting up new lines and resolving any Supplier/Logistics queries.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate

Tools

Internal system

Job description

Plum Personnel Ltd in Shirley, Solihull is seeking a Buying Assistant to join a busy procurement team. This office-based role pays £26,000–£28,000 with excellent benefits, including 30 days holiday and parking. Working hours are 08:30–17:30, Monday to Friday.

You will be highly organized and numerate, with strong IT and admin skills. Responsibilities include placing orders, forecasting, coordinating stock transfers, price comparisons, and resolving supplier/logistics queries, with training and