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)