Sourcing Assistant

Danielle Ward Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Danielle Ward Recruitment's client is seeking a highly organised Sourcing Assistant to support import and domestic supply operations. The role covers supplier management, reporting, compliance, systems administration and operational support, working with suppliers and internal teams.

You will onboard suppliers, manage system updates, produce reports, assist with invoices and compliance, analyse data, and build strong relationships with internal departments including sourcing and finance.

Formación

• Previous experience in sourcing, procurement or similar administrative role.
• Strong Excel skills and data reporting.
• Experience with SAP or similar system is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and relationship-building with suppliers.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day support to suppliers, assisting with system queries, invoices, and general operational matters.
• Manage supplier onboarding, factory set-ups and updates to internal systems and supplier records.
• Maintain and produce a variety of reports, including shipment analysis, forecasting and supplier performance.
• Support with supplier compliance, coordinating audits, authorisations, and relevant documentation.
• Process invoices, commission statements and royalty calculations, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Analyse sourcing and commodity data, identifying trends and supporting the wider team with business reporting.
• Provide guidance and training to suppliers on internal systems and processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments, including sourcing and finance.

Conocimientos

Excel skills

Sourcing experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Our client is looking for a highly organised and analytical individual to join their team as a Sourcing Assistant, supporting the wider sourcing function across both import and domestic supply. This is a varied role, involving supplier management, reporting, compliance, systems administration, and general operational support, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

• Provide day-to-day support to suppliers, assisting with system queries, invoices, and general operational matters.


• Manage supplier onboarding, factory set-ups and updates to internal systems and supplier records.


• Maintain and produce a variety of reports, including shipment analysis, forecasting and supplier performance.


• Support with supplier compliance, coordinating audits, authorisations, and relevant documentation.


• Process invoices, commission statements and royalty calculations, maintaining accurate financial records.


• Analyse sourcing and commodity data, identifying trends and supporting the wider team with business reporting.


• Provide guidance and training to suppliers on internal systems and processes.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments, including sourcing and finance.

Sourcing Assistant Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or a similar administrative role


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence working with data and producing reports.


• Experience using SAP or a similar internal business system would be advantageous.


• Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail


• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.


• Able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.

Sourcing Assistant Additional Information

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within sourcing and supply chain, joining an established retail business and gaining exposure to a varied supplier operations function.