Estimating & Procurement / Purchasing Assistant

About the Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, family-run company with over 52 years’ experience working with the NHS in the print and packaging sector. We are specialist suppliers to major hospitals and laboratories throughout the UK and Ireland.

We believe strongly in investing time in training, development, and ongoing support, and we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

The Role

This is a varied role combining Estimating and Procurement / Purchasing, working as part of a team of experienced professionals.

Estimating

• Calculating costs to supply products to the NHS
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and information
• Full training and support provided — estimating experience is not essential, though strong administrative experience is required

Procurement / Purchasing

• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers
• Sourcing and developing new suppliers to ensure competitiveness
• Supporting the company’s continued success within the NHS print and packaging market

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Good negotiation skills
• Strong numeracy and basic arithmetic ability
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Strong communication and administration skills
• IT literacy
• Ability to work on their own initiative

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with figures, suppliers, and systems, and who takes pride in accuracy and detail.

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills and attributes required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.