Procurement Assistant - Operations & SAP Support (12m FTC)

mcbride; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride in Greater Manchester is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support Buyers and Purchasing Managers with procurement administration. This 12-month fixed-term role focuses on standardised processes and efficient handling of supplier data and documentation.

You will gain exposure to SAP, price requests, forecasts and cost-saving initiatives, with training provided and a pathway to develop in international FMCG operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing administration and data handling.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier data.
• Ability to support Buyers and Purchasing Managers with routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine price requests from McBride customers and obtain quotations.
• Request updated volume forecasts from sites and report actual vs contracted volumes.
• Keep SAP up-to-date with Info Records, Source Lists, Vendor and Master Data.
• Create/modify suppliers and ensure proper authorisation per policy.
• Assist in resolving invoice anomalies with Buyers/Managers.
• Input cost saving proposals (COP initiatives) and track progress.
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks and support training of new colleagues.

Skills

SAP experience

Data entry

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

McBride in Greater Manchester is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant to support Buyers and Purchasing Managers with procurement administration. This 12-month fixed-term role focuses on standardised processes and efficient handling of supplier data and documentation.

You will gain exposure to SAP, price requests, forecasts and cost-saving initiatives, with training provided and a pathway to develop in international FMCG operations.