Procurement Assistant in Maidstone, Kent

Procurement Assistant, Maidstone, £Competitive + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Full-Time, Office-Based. Join a growing business where your organisation, stock control and supplier management skills will make a real impact. Great role for someone with procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience.

Procurement Assistant

Maidstone

Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Competitive Salary

Are you an organised and proactive procurement professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a Procurement Assistant to join their busy and collaborative team, supporting the smooth flow of stock, purchasing activities and supplier relationships across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a well-established and growing organisation where attention to detail, strong communication skills and a proactive approach are highly valued.

Why Join Our Client?

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent benefits

Long service awards

Supportive and friendly team environment

Opportunities for development and progression

Stable and growing business

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain procurement records and associated documentation
• Support stock forecasting and inventory planning activities
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment
• Assist with Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and maintenance
• Update and maintain procurement information within the ERP/CRM system
• Track procurement data and produce accurate reporting
• Verify shipping documentation and delivery schedules
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries
• Help resolve stock, delivery and order-related issues
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships
• Support negotiations with suppliers to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or stock control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing procurement records
• Knowledge of stock management and forecasting principles
• ERP/CRM system experience, ideally SAP Business One
• Understanding of logistics, shipping and supply chain processes
• Strong IT and administration skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Reliable, adaptable and able to prioritise workloads effectively
• Eligible to work in the UK

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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