Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant – Hybrid (Warrington Office, 3 Days per Week)40 hours per week | Hybrid Working£30,000 - £32,000 per yearJoin ABL 1Touch – A Leader in Innovative, Sustainable Vehicle RepairEstablished in 1994, ABL has been at the forefront of high-quality vehicle repair for over 30 years. Working in partnership with major insurers, we pride ourselves on exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer service. In 2015 we founded the 1Touch Repair Group—small, smart, innovative centres offering an alternative to large-scale industry sites. By 2020, with Private Equity investment, ABL and 1Touch united to become ABL 1Touch.Our ethos is simple: Repair over Replace.Quality, cost control, and sustainability sit at the heart of everything we do. Across the UK, our specialist teams combine advanced repair techniques with eco-friendly practices—delivering efficient, planet-conscious solutions. Our story is still being written, and you can be part of it.About the Role: Procurement AssistantWe are looking for a highly organised and proactive Procurement Assistant to support our Commercial Department. You’ll work closely with our Group Procurement Manager, contributing to strategic procurement activity, improving efficiencies, and helping drive cost-saving initiatives. This role is vital in ensuring our supplier network, systems, and processes operate smoothly and effectively.Our ValuesPride – Delivering top-quality repair, on time and on budget.Innovation – Embracing new ideas, new techniques, and continuous improvement.Responsibility – Taking ownership of our work, our relationships, and our environmental impact.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Onboarding & Data ManagementSupport onboarding of new suppliers; gather and verify documentation.Work with Accounts, HR, Parts, Production and Engineering teams to ensure seamless onboarding.Maintain accurate supplier records in iImage and other systems.Contract & Agreement CoordinationAssist in the review and administration of supplier contracts and commercial agreements.Ensure agreements are accurately filed within the Data Room.Liaise with legal and finance teams; track contract statuses and renewals.Purchase Order & Credit ProcessingPrepare and submit purchase orders, credit applications, and supporting documents.Ensure accuracy and timely completion.Resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently.Communication & Issue ResolutionAct as a first point of contact for procurement-related questions.Provide solutions or escalate to the appropriate teams.Benchmarking & Negotiation SupportMaintain the Trading Terms and Contract Renewals calendar.Assist with benchmarking, negotiations, and tender preparation.Sustainability & ComplianceSupport procurement alignment with sustainability goals.Help ensure compliance with internal strategies and legislative requirements.Additional ProjectsCollate and update supplier contracts/trading terms.Support planning of supplier negotiations (Top 100 suppliers).Review recovery, storage, and agency driver providers.Contribute to developing a procurement “Way of Working” framework.About You: Skills & ExperienceStrong IT skills across multiple systems and applications.Comfortable working with online processes and standard office procedures.Experience in project or administrative support roles.Excellent organisational abilities with strong attention to detail.Confident communicator with strong internal and external liaison skills.Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.Committed to sustainability, compliance, and our company values.Experience with procurement processes/documentation is highly desirable.If this sounds like you - click apply or email workforus@abl1touch.com