Procurement Support Officer

Pearson Whiffin; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Support Officer for a client in Mid Kent. This temporary position offers the possibility of permanence, emphasizing candidate adaptability and experience in procurement operations. Work involves supplier communication and invoice processing within a supportive team, with immediate start.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Flexible approach to employees' needs

Open plan office with great views

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential.
• Confidence in using formulas and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for suppliers, processing invoices.
• Maintaining accurate information in the CRM database.

Skills

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

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Mon-Fri / 37.5 hours a week / 08.30-17.00

Mid Kent

Temporary with the potential to go Permanent

Pearson Whiffin are recruiting for a Procurement Support Officer to join our client who are based in Mid Kent. This position will start out on a temporary basis with the opportunity for the right person to join their team permanently.

The ideal candidate will have some previous experience within a similar role, a methodological approach and a willingness to learn, you will be supporting the Procurement Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of the daily operations.

Duties include:

• Being the point of contact to suppliers following up on services and products.
• Working closely with internal departments
• Ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner
• Ensure the Invoice checking process is followed and accurate reporting
• Dealing with Transport and Customs invoices
• Maintaining and updating the CRM database with accurate information
• Processing Freight invoices

To be considered for this role, you must have/be:

• Previous experience within a similar role is ideal but not essential, Packhouse admin experience will be considered
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience is essential
• Able to demonstrate confidence dealing with formulas, graphs and data entry
• Able to thrive when working to deadlines
• A proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail
• Able to pick up new systems quickly and effectively

The successful candidate will be working within a small yet hardworking team, joining a company who have strong visions for the future. This company have over 20 years’ experience in their industry.

This role is office based; however, they have a flexible approach to their employees and their needs and are very proud of their office culture. The office is open planned and offers fantastic views with a balcony, they equally have some great benefits including 33 days holiday!

This position has an immediate start so please don’t delay in applying!

This role is being managed by Nicole Howe, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

Temporaries Recruitment Consultant

Business Support Division

DD: 01732 795 129

Temporaries Recruitment Consultant

Business Support Division

DD: 01732 795 129

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