Junior Procurement AssistantLocation: Outskirts of BriantreeJob Type: Full TimeAdecco is recruiting for an Engineering Procurement Assistant to join a successful and established manufacturing business within the engineering sector.Working as part of a small procurement team, you will play a key role in supporting purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring materials and consumables are available to meet operational requirements. This opportunity would suit a highly organised individual with strong administrative and communication skills, ideally with previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchasing consumables, tooling and other engineering-related items.Maintaining accurate supplier, pricing and lead-time information.Expediting orders and liaising with suppliers to meet delivery requirements.Managing goods-in administration, including booking-in and delivery documentation.Providing administrative support to the procurement department.Communicating effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to provide timely updates.Candidate RequirementsThe successful candidate will demonstrate:Strong organisational and administrative skills.Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.A proactive and solutions-focused approach.Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.Excellent attention to detail.Good numeracy and literacy ..... full job details .....