Procurement Assistant
* Annual Salary: £25k - £30k
* Location: Molton
* Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Procurement Assistant with a proactive attitude and a background in agriculture, feed, or milling, or significant experience in large food manufacturing procurement. This role is ideal for a problem solver who is adept at managing systems, processes, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will support our newly appointed Head of Procurement and play a crucial role in improving our procurement operations.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Monitor and verify tonnages from suppliers, check prices, and manage purchase order amendments and clean-ups.
* Address and correct issues related to 'tickets', such as weighbridge errors.
* Demonstrate strong commercial acumen with a focus on both buying and selling strategies.
* Work autonomously on various tasks, showing self-motivation and drive.
* Manage multiple tasks efficiently and adapt to evolving processes within the organisation.
* Act as a diplomatic communicator, facilitating relationships between new and existing team members.
* Drive process improvements and contribute to the development of more efficient procurement practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in back-office procurement, ideally within agriculture, feed, milling, or large food manufacturing.
* Highly proficient in numeracy, with an ability to spot errors and trends.
* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of buying and selling processes.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be sensitive and diplomatic.
* Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and under supervision.
* Comfortable working in a non-traditional, agricultural environment and eager to contribute to the agricultural economy.
* A degree in a relevant field is preferred, but not mandatory.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary range of £25k - £30k.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
* Exposure to unique challenges in the agricultural sector.
* Supportive and dynamic work environment.
Please apply now.
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