Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant (Manufacturing Industry)

Location: Tonbridge Contract: Temporary - 9 Months Immediate Start RequiredHours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)Pay: £14.50-£16.25 per hour (Equivalent to £28,275-£31,688 per annum)Right to Work in the UK is essential

About the Role

A reputable manufacturing company in Tonbridge is looking for a detail-driven Procurement Assistant to support their purchasing function during a major increase in production. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supplier coordination and data accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders and processing supplier invoices
• Sourcing materials and components as required
• Tracking delivery schedules and expediting late orders
• Building strong relationships with suppliers
• Updating internal systems and maintaining purchasing records
• Supporting cost analysis and price comparison tasks
• Working closely with production, warehousing and planning teams

Requirements

• Previous experience in Procurement, Purchasing or Supply Chain admin
• Strong Excel and data-entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicating with suppliers
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Immediate availability

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• On-site parking
• Modern office environment
• Subsidised canteen
• 33 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Opportunity to gain procurement experience in a growing team