Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant - Bolton, UK

Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Bolton, where procurement plays a key role in supporting efficient operations and delivering value across the business. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values accuracy, continuous improvement and professional development.

• Support the procurement team with day-to-day purchasing administration and supplier coordination.
• Assist in raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records in line with internal processes.
• Help gather and review supplier information, ensuring documentation is complete and up to date.
• Monitor order progress and support with chasing deliveries and resolving routine queries.
• Contribute to maintaining supplier databases and ensuring data quality across systems.
• Support the preparation of reports and updates for internal stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with colleagues across departments to understand requirements and timelines.
• Follow procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes, including purchase order administration.
• Competent IT skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets to manage and check data.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Good numeracy skills for checking quantities, pricing information and order details.
• Experience of working with purchasing or procurement administration (or a similar support role) is desirable.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) are required.
• Relevant qualification or training in procurement, supply chain, or business administration is advantageous.

If you're organised, detail-focused and ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we'd love to hear from you.

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