Procurement Assistant

Description:

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 environmentsThis 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.

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