Role Summary:
The Procurement Assistant plays a key role within the Procurement team supporting with the administration of sourcing, purchasing and tracking of purchases. You will support in handling procurement related activities in a fast-paced environment. Contributing to the smooth running of the department, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your procurement skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement team
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements
- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery
- Maintain accurate procurement records and systems
- Support forecasting and demand planning activities
- Liaise with suppliers and hauliers to ensure smooth operations
- Assist with inventory control and stock management
- Help resolve supplier issues, discrepancies, and queries
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- Educational qualification in Business administration, Procurement or supply chain management preferred
- Experience in a similar role (Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Administrator, Supply Chain or Logistics support) within manufacturing or FMCG is highly desirable
- Knowledge of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices advantageous
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Accurate and thorough approach to work
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive, team-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Numerate with commercial awareness and an interest in cost control
Work Environment and Location:
The role requires flexibility to access all areas of the site, while time will be spent in an office environment there is a requirement to spend time in all areas of the site which could require long periods of standing.
The factory is located in a remote area with no public transport or safe walking paths, so own/reliable transport is essential.
Package:
- Shift – Monday-Friday, 0800-1600hrs
- Salary - Up to £30,000 per year, dependant on experience and qualifications
- Leave entitlement – 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- Sick Leave – 15 Days paid company sick leave per year
- Workplace pension
- Access to an online training portal
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Training and Development Opportunities
About Harvest Wildlife Products:
Harvest Wildlife Products is a dynamic, family-owned business that has been thriving since 1999. As a proud manufacturer of high-quality bird and small animal feed, we’ve built our reputation on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Nestled in a picturesque countryside setting on the outskirts of Grimsby, our site offers a charming work environment, complete with a tranquil duck pond—a reflection of the natural beauty and care that inspires our products.
We’re a fast-growing, ambitious team spanning three generations of family involvement. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
- Honesty & Integrity
- Working Better Together
- Striving for Excellence
- Inspiring Innovation & Change
If you’re passionate about working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and want to contribute to a company that’s as committed to its people as it is to its customers, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Immingham DN41 8NB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
