Procurement Assistant (Manufacturing Industry)
Location: Tonbridge
Contract: Temporary – 9 Months | Immediate Start Required
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
Pay: £14.50–£16.25 per hour (Equivalent to £28,275–£31,688 per annum)
Right to Work in the UK is essential
About the Role
A reputable manufacturing company in Tonbridge is looking for a detail-driven Procurement Assistant to support their purchasing function during a major increase in production. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supplier coordination and data accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
*Raising purchase orders and processing supplier invoices
*Sourcing materials and components as required
*Tracking delivery schedules and expediting late orders
*Building strong relationships with suppliers
*Updating internal systems and maintaining purchasing records
*Supporting cost analysis and price comparison tasks
*Working closely with production, warehousing and planning teams
Requirements
*Previous experience in Procurement, Purchasing or Supply Chain admin
*Strong Excel and data-entry skills
*Excellent attention to detail
*Confident communicating with suppliers
*Ability to work to tight deadlines
*Immediate availability
Benefits
*Weekly pay
*On-site parking
*Modern office environment
*Subsidised canteen
*33 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
*Opportunity to gain procurement experience in a growing team