Procurement Assistant

We''re recruiting for a Procurement Assistant to join an established and expanding procurement team based in Sunderland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills and work towards a professional procurement qualification. You''ll be joining a supportive, collaborative and employee-owned business where your contribution is valued, your ideas are welcomed and there are genuine opportunities to progress. Whether you''re a school or college leaver, a recent graduate or someone looking to move into procurement from another industry, we''d love to hear from you. The Role Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you''ll support a variety of procurement and sourcing activities across goods, services, works and technology. You''ll gain exposure to the full procurement process, working with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure requirements are delivered efficiently and professionally. This is a varied role where no two days will be the same, offering plenty of opportunities to learn, take responsibility and develop your commercial understanding. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the procurement team with day-to-day sourcing and purchasing activities. Helping clients identify suitable suppliers and service providers. Assisting with procurement processes, from initial requirements through to supplier selection. Communicating with clients and ..... full job details .....