Procurement Assistant: NPD & Supplier Coordination

THG; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Volunteer leave

Staff discount on THG brands

Refer a friend bonus

Salary sacrifice for tech

Job summary

THG Labs in the UK is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement for new products, packaging developments and supplier-led innovation. You will handle sourcing administration, quotations, supplier coordination and data management from concept to launch.

This is a development-level procurement role with supervision on defined purchasing activities; you will work with Category leads and project teams to ensure timely, accurate procurement activity and cost control.

Qualifications

• Some experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, project administration or supplier coordination.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple actions and deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Confidence in following up with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard business software.
• Willingness to learn procurement, sourcing and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement activities for assigned NPD and innovation projects.
• Attend project and launch-readiness meetings as required.
• Maintain procurement project plans, action trackers, milestone dates and status reports.
• Maintain accurate visibility of quotations, samples, tooling, supplier approval and material readiness.
• Ensure suppliers receive the correct specification, forecast volume, timing and submission requirements.
• Maintain quotation logs and follow up on overdue supplier responses.
• Check quotations for completeness and request clarification where information is missing.
• Compare supplier pricing, minimum-order quantities, lead times, payment terms, tooling and other charges.
• Prepare quotation-comparison summaries for review by Category leads
• Check that cost information is current, complete and supported by supplier evidence.
• Assist with the preparation of savings and cost-avoidance evidence.
• Request quotations, samples, technical documents and project updates.

Skills

Procurement

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder follow-up

Excel

Learning mindset

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

THG Labs in the UK is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement for new products, packaging developments and supplier-led innovation. You will handle sourcing administration, quotations, supplier coordination and data management from concept to launch.

This is a development-level procurement role with supervision on defined purchasing activities; you will work with Category leads and project teams to ensure timely, accurate procurement activity and cost control.