Procurement Assistant — Learn, Source & Grow in Procurement

Confidential; Sunderland, North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Sunderland is seeking a Procurement Assistant at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience across sourcing, supplier onboarding and procurement processes.

You will work with clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver requirements efficiently and professionally, with opportunities to learn and take on responsibility in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication with people at different levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook/Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day sourcing and purchasing activities.
• Help identify suitable suppliers and service providers.
• Assist with procurement processes from requirements through to supplier selection.
• Communicate with clients and suppliers, providing updates.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and maintain supplier information.
• Carry out basic research, data analysis and reporting.
• Prepare procurement documentation and records.
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to enquiries.
• Assist with meetings, administration and project coordination.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Time management

Numerical & analytical

Proactive attitude

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Confidential in Sunderland is seeking a Procurement Assistant at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience across sourcing, supplier onboarding and procurement processes.

You will work with clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver requirements efficiently and professionally, with opportunities to learn and take on responsibility in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.