Supply Chain Assistant
Derby | Full time | Monday to Friday

Salary: £26,000 + performance bonus
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Assistant to join a well-established and growing product-based business. This role would suit either a graduate looking to build a career in supply chain/purchasing, or someone with some experience in buying, procurement, stock control or manufacturing operations who is ready to develop further.
You will join a supportive supply chain team where you’ll gain hands-on experience across purchasing, supplier liaison, logistics coordination and stock planning, with full training provided.


The Role

• Support the sourcing and purchasing of components, raw materials and finished goods

• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm pricing and track deliveries

• Maintain accurate purchase orders, delivery schedules and stock records

• Monitor stock levels and assist with forecasting demand

• Communicate with logistics providers and production partners to ensure smooth operations

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure supply meets business needs

• Prepare reports, update spreadsheets and support data analysis


About You

This role is ideal if you:
• Are degree educated OR have experience in purchasing, supply chain, stock control or manufacturing

• Have excellent Excel and spreadsheet skills and enjoy working with data

• Have strong organisational and analytical skills

• Are a confident communicator able to liaise with suppliers and internal teams

• Have a genuine interest in supply chain, procurement or operations

• Are proactive, detail-focused and keen to learn


What’s On Offer

• Salary £26,000

• Performance-related bonus

• 24 days holiday plus statutory

• Pension scheme

• Death in service cover

• On-site parking

• Wellbeing sessions

• Flexible and supportive employer

• Monday to Friday working (office-based with flexibility)
If you are looking for a role where you can build a long-term career in supply chain and gain exposure to the full purchasing and logistics process, we would love to hear from you.
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