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Your new company An established and highly successful manufacturing organisation is seeking a Junior Purchasing Assistant to join its busy procurement team. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, the business is committed to delivering operational excellence and maintaining strong supplier partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations. Your new role As a Junior Purchasing Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support to the purchasing function, ensuring the smooth management of purchase orders, supplier communications, and material deliveries. You will work closely with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and help maintain accurate procurement records and systems.Responsibilities will include: Managing purchase order confirmations and supplier acknowledgements. Updating and maintaining purchase order information within the ERP system. Reviewing open order books and monitoring outstanding orders. Tracking deliveries and shipment schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials. Following up with suppliers regarding order status and expediting requirements. Communicating supplier delays and delivery changes to internal stakeholders. Escalating supplier performance issues where commitments are not met. Managing consumable purchasing requirements and stock levels. Supporting procurement activities for site facilities. Assisting with supplier onboarding and vendor setup processes. Maintaining supplier information within the vendor management system. Carrying out data checks and due diligence activities to support the purchasing team. Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and filing systems. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be an organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.You'll ideally possess: Previous experience in an administrative, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support role. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach and willingness to learn new processes and systems. Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to follow up with suppliers. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a professional procurement environment. Career progression and development opportunities within purchasing and supply chain. Ongoing training and support from an experienced team. Exposure to ERP systems and supplier management processes. A collaborative and supportive working environment. The chance to develop a long-term career within a growing and successful organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company An established and highly successful manufacturing organisation is seeking a Junior Purchasing Assistant to join its busy procurement team. Operating within a fast-paced production environment, the business is committed to delivering operational excellence and maintaining strong supplier partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations. Your new role As a Junior Purchasing Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support to the purchasing function, ensuring the smooth management of purchase orders, supplier communications, and material deliveries. You will work closely with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and help maintain accurate procurement records and systems. Responsibilities will include: Managing purchase order confirmations and supplier acknowledgements. Updating and maintaining purchase order information within the ERP system. Reviewing open order books and monitoring outstanding orders. Tracking deliveries and shipment schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials. Following up with suppliers regarding order status and expediting requirements. Communicating supplier delays and delivery changes to internal stakeholders. Escalating supplier performance issues where commitments are not met. Managing consumable purchasing requirements and stock levels. Supporting procurement activities for site facilities. Assisting with supplier onboarding and vendor setup processes. Maintaining supplier information within the vendor management system. Carrying out data checks and due diligence activities to support the purchasing team. Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and filing systems. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll be an organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.You'll ideally possess: Previous experience in an administrative, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support role. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach and willingness to learn new processes and systems. Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to follow up with suppliers. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a professional procurement environment. Career progression and development opportunities within purchasing and supply chain. Ongoing training and support from an experienced team. Exposure to ERP systems and supplier management processes. A collaborative and supportive working environment. The chance to develop a long-term career within a growing and successful organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Assistant Project Manager Location: Wakefield area Salary: Circa £35,000 & car allowance & paid mileage Contract: Permanent Sector: Charity / Supported Living 300 North are working with a leading national charity to recruit an assistant project manager. This is a unique opportunity to support a major organisation-wide transformation, helping the charity bring greater control of its procurement, purchasing and facilities management services back in-house. The organisation has already established its project plan, mobilisation programme and key workstreams. You will be responsible for bringing these areas together, maintaining effective project governance and ensuring the new operating model is successfully implemented by March 2027. This is not a traditional construction Project Manager position. The role requires someone with a foundation in project delivery who can manage change, influence stakeholders and build support for new ways of working. The Role You will work closely with the National Head of Resources, Head of Estates and wider senior leadership team. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and maintaining the overall project and mobilisation plan. Coordinating operational, finance, procurement, commercial and facilities workstreams. Bringing internal teams, external suppliers and contractors together. Monitoring project risks, actions, objectives, dependencies and deadlines. Establishing clear governance, reporting and accountability. Supporting the implementation of new procurement and purchasing processes. Helping develop a compliant and value-driven approved supplier framework. Leading stakeholder engagement, focus groups and change communications. Building operational support for new systems and working practices. Ensuring the needs of vulnerable people and frontline teams remain central to the project. Supporting the longer-term development of the organisation's procurement function. Following the successful completion of the project, there is an opportunity for the role to develop into a Group Procurement Manager position. About You This opportunity could suit an Assistant Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Change Project Officer or procurement professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You should have: Previous experience supporting or delivering projects. An understanding of project governance, plans, risks and workstreams. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. The confidence to challenge constructively and manage resistance to change. A calm, resilient and diplomatic approach. The ability to take ownership while remaining open to guidance and development. A genuine interest in working for a purpose-led organisation. Experience within procurement, supplier management, facilities management, mobilisation or organisational change would be advantageous. Knowledge of PRINCE2, or another recognised project methodology would be beneficial, although a formal qualification is not essential. Experience within a charity, supported living, care, housing, healthcare, education or public-sector environment could also be particularly relevant. The Opportunity This role offers: Direct exposure to senior leadership. Support and mentoring from experienced senior managers. The chance to lead a significant organisational transformation. The opportunity to shape new procurement and supplier-management processes. Clear progression towards a Group Procurement Manager position. A role where your work will make a genuine difference to vulnerable people and local communities. The freedom to build your profile and influence within a growing organisation. The successful candidate will ideally be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Knottingley, as regular interaction with the senior team will be important during the project. To apply, please submit your CV to North for a confidential discussion

PERMANENT PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT/BUYER Junior Buyer / Procurement Assistant - North East Lincolnshire BRAND NEW PERMANENT ROLE! Experience Required: If you don't have any experience in this area - just bring your enthusiasm and a degree! If you have some senior administrative experience and have a genuine desire to work in procurement, then read on! We're on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Buyer / Procurement Assistant to join our growing team in North East Lincolnshire. What You'll Be Doing: Supporting the procurement team with sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management Assisting with purchase orders, supplier communications, and data entry Helping to monitor stock levels and ensure timely deliveries Learning the ropes of negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management It would be great if you had a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Strong communication and organisational skills A keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) What We Offer: Full training and development opportunities A supportive team environment Career progression within a fast-paced industry Flexible working options and a great company culture Whether you're fresh out of university or looking to pivot into procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career from the ground up. Apply now and take your first step into the world of buying and procurement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please only apply if you are able to work on site, in Scunthorpe, 5 days a week. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #