Procurement Assistant: Negotiation & Supplier Relations

Office Angels Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start & finish times

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews & regular perf.

Holiday benefits

Job summary

Office Angels Limited is seeking an organised Assistant Buyer to join a busy procurement team in Leicester. You will raise and process purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers and monitor stock to ensure timely arrivals at the right cost.

The role offers a full-time schedule with flexible start/finish times and on-site parking. You should have purchasing experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or a similar role.
• Confident communicator with good negotiation abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times and deliveries.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Build strong supplier relationships and assist with price negotiations.
• Track costs, maintain accurate records and resolve order or delivery issues.
• Work closely with Finance and Logistics to ensure a smooth purchasing process.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Attention to detail

MS Office

Purchasing systems

Tools

Purchasing systems

MS Office

Job description

Office Angels Limited is seeking an organised Assistant Buyer to join a busy procurement team in Leicester. You will raise and process purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers and monitor stock to ensure timely arrivals at the right cost.

The role offers a full-time schedule with flexible start/finish times and on-site parking. You should have purchasing experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.