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.