Procurement and Supply Chain Assistant

Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant
Location: North Leicester
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in North Leicester, for a Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant to support their busy procurement and logistics function.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment where attention to detail and proactive problem-solving are key. The successful candidate will play an integral part in ensuring efficient purchasing, supplier management, and logistics coordination, with a particular focus on Far East supply chains and freight management.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all Far East purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in internal systems and tracking documents.
- Maintain up-to-date purchase order records and communicate status updates across the business.
- Obtain, log, and monitor air freight quotations.
- Prepare and issue invoices and packing lists for key customers.
- Raise and manage purchase orders and supplier records.
- Monitor inventory and anticipate potential supply issues.
- Assist with annual packaging waste data submissions.
- Provide administrative and operational support across procurement and supply chain functions.
- Issue quality certificates and liaise with customers on behalf of the Quality department.
- Provide cover for purchasing and supply chain colleagues during absences.
- Support the main switchboard and general administrative tasks as required.

Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and online business systems.
- Reliable, proactive, and a strong team player.
- Multilingual skills (desirable).

Experience:
- Experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain support.
- Managing imports/exports and freight quotations.
- Familiarity with Incoterms documentation and customs procedures.
- Experience within a packaging or manufacturing environment (desirable).
- Exposure to contractor or facilities coordination (desirable).

If you fell you have the right skills for this role please apply today or contact me directly on (url removed)