Procurement Assistant

**Procurement Assistant**

£20,000 - £23,000

Office based, 9am - 5pm, 28 days holiday + pension + discounts

**We're Knot Your Average Furniture Company - Join Us**

Are you a motivated and organised individual looking for your next role where you can put down roots, and branch out, and climb your career ladder? You might already have some administrative skills, maybe in a manufacturing organisation with some experience of stock / inventory - even better if you’ve been in a purchasing / procurement department already

We are seeking a Procurement Assistant who can contribute to our success by providing purchasing administrative support, displaying initiative, and confidently engaging with our suppliers. This role is an entry point into a promising career in procurement, with the potential to evolve into a more senior role, responsible for sourcing items we use in manufacturing and other consumable items that the business requires.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for career development, where you can pave your path towards becoming a vital part of our procurement team.

**What you’ll be doing**:
You’ll be working with all functions of the business to ensure that it has everything it requires to run efficiently, this will include; purchasing packaging, paint, bedding, consumables, tooling and equipment. To do this you will:

- Organise the purchase order process, including matching orders to invoices, chase suppliers, helping to prevent items being out of stock.
- Obtain quotes and input data.
- Manage optimal inventory levels, helping identify the best stock levels.
- Finding best prices, terms and quality.
- Issue timely purchase orders.
- Assist with stock checking.
- Develop supplier relationships.

**What we offer**:

- Career Development: We believe in investing in our employees' growth. This role provides a stepping stone for you to advance into a more senior position.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Exciting Growth: Join us in our journey as we embark on significant expansion plans, creating numerous career advancement opportunities.
- A Supportive Team: Be part of a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about what they do.

**We’re looking for**:

- Administrative experience with growth potential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Initiative and problem-solving experience.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Confidence with numerical data and accurate data processing (we use google sheets).
- Ability to follow processes and procedures, with a keen attention to detail.
- Available to work in-office 9am - 5pm.

**Why work for us**:
Your role will develop to include; market research, meeting with suppliers, negotiation, implementing new business systems and developing the purchasing function as the business develops. The opportunity will develop as quickly as you can learn

Get Laid Beds was founded in Leicestershire in 2012 to handcraft quality beds and sell online. 10 years on, we've hit £17 million in UK and US sales with state-of-the-art manufacturing and targeted marketing. Our 90 employees drive continuous improvement and customer focus. With strong financials, the founders realise it's time to bring on more talent. If you want to join our bed-making ecommerce business and are looking for a career opportunity, this role is for you. Get Laid Beds: Where Dreams Are Built from Wood

Purchasing Co-ordinator, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Co-ordinator, Office Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Buyers Assistant, Administrative Assistant

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Glen Parva: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person