Procurement and Supply Chain Assistant

Procurement and 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....