Procurement Assistant

Job Type
Contract/Temporary
Location
Sedgefield, County Durham
Salary
£28,000.00 - £35,864 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH184615_1780398449
Date Added
June 2nd, 2026
Consultant
Behruz Sheikh

Procurement Assistants (x2)
Sedgefield | Fully on-site | £27,864 - £35,864 | 12-month Fixed-Term Contracts

About the Role:
CPI is seeking two Procurement Assistants to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, supporting procurement activities across a wide range of programmes spanning advanced materials, engineering, and pharmaceutical environments.


This is a process-driven, administrative role at the heart of procurement operations - ideal for someone early in their career who is organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working across systems, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Working within a busy and collaborative environment, you will support the end-to-end procurement process, handling requisitions, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and suppliers.
Full training will be provided on systems and processes - the key requirement is a strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.



What You'll Be Responsible For:


Procurement & Requisition Processing

  • Process purchase requisitions and support the creation of purchase orders
  • Monitor and update procurement activity across internal systems
  • Ensure all required information is captured accurately to support procurement workflows


Supplier & Stakeholder Communication

  • Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement activities
  • Provide updates on order status and progress
  • Support the smooth coordination of procurement tasks across teams


Data Entry & Systems

  • Maintain accurate records across procurement systems and databases
  • Support data entry, tracking, and housekeeping of procurement information
  • Work across ERP systems (e.g. D365, SAP, or similar)


Document & Process Management

  • Manage and organise supplier documentation and procurement records
  • Support document control processes in line with business requirements
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance across all procurement documentation


General Administrative Support

  • Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the procurement function
  • Assist with quotations, tenders, and purchasing activities as required
  • Contribute to a highly structured, process-driven working environment


About You:


You are a motivated and detail-oriented individual, looking to develop your career within procurement, supply chain, or operations.
You enjoy working in structured environments, are comfortable using systems, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

You'll bring:

  • 2-3 years' experience in an administrative, procurement, or office-based role
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Confidence working with IT systems and Microsoft Office tools
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
  • A proactive, organised, and willing-to-learn mindset


Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience working in procurement or supply chain environments
  • Exposure to ERP systems such as D365, SAP, or similar
  • Experience in regulated or structured environments

This role is ideal for someone who is:

  • Early in their career and keen to develop
  • Comfortable with process-driven work and data handling
  • Engaging, adaptable, and open to learning new systems


Why Join CPI?

  • Excellent entry point into procurement and supply chain
  • Full training provided on systems and processes
  • Exposure to multiple sectors, including engineering and pharma
  • Supportive, team-focused environment
  • Competitive salary (£27,864 - £35,864)


Location & Working Pattern

  • Based on-site in Sedgefield(5 days per week)
  • Monday-Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Friday: 08:30 - 16:30
  • 37 hours per week


The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join a busy, growing organisation in a role that offers excellent development potential, strong exposure to procurement processes, and the chance to build valuable operational skills.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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