Procurement Assistant

Bolton, UK

Join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation based in Bolton, where procurement plays a vital role in ensuring value for money, reliable supplier relationships, and smooth day-to-day operations. You'll be part of a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and continuous improvement helping you build practical experience in procurement while contributing to meaningful outcomes. If you're organised, detail-focused, and keen to build your career in procurement, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of procurement activities, supporting the wider procurement team.
• Help raise, process, and track purchase orders in line with internal procedures.
• Support supplier on boarding and maintenance of supplier records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Collect and review documentation to support procurement processes, maintaining clear audit trails.
• Monitor procurement requests and help ensure timely progression through the approval workflow.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for quotes, orders, and supplier communications.
• Maintain procurement filing systems and ensure records are stored correctly and securely.
• Support basic spend tracking and reporting by collating data and updating relevant trackers.
• Respond to routine queries from suppliers and colleagues in a professional and timely manner.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately with numbers and documentation.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills, able to liaise professionally with internal teams and suppliers.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and purchasing administration (training will be supported).
• Competent IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience using administrative systems or databases to record and track information (or strong aptitude to learn quickly).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret and check documentation.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are desirable.
• Relevant procurement or business administration experience is beneficial, though not essential for the right candidate.

If you're organised, detail-focused, and keen to build your career in procurement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Bolton team as a Procurement Assistant and take the next step in your professional journey.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.