via indeed · 1 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Procurement Support Specialist

Metalube Ltd
Irlam Full-time
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Overview
We are seeking a detail\-oriented and proactive Procurement Support Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting procurement operations, ensuring seamless coordination across various systems and departments. The ideal applicant will possess strong organisational skills, experience with data management systems, and a keen understanding of procurement processes.

Duties

  • Assist in the processing of purchase orders and procurement transactions using SAP.

  • Manage stock transfers between our main warehouse and third party manufacturers/fillers.

  • Coordinate the internal yard calendar and manage the booking process for all incoming deliveries, ensuring daily visibility for yard operators.

  • Monitor stock of warehouse consumables and order as appropriate from approved suppliers.

  • Liaise with the Site manager to ensure that orders for upcoming plant maintenance / installation are placed and delivery status regularly checked to ensure jobs can be completed as per the engineering plan.

  • Update cost data for raw materials and packaging on SAP as price updates are sent through to the purchasing team to ensure our finished product prices are accurate.

  • Assist with raw material stock management to ensure all stock data in SAP is accurate.

  • Update supplier / stock data on SAP to ensure lead times, minimum order quantities and minimum stock levels are set at appropriate levels
Requirements
  • Proven experience working with SAP \- essential.

  • 2 years purchasing experience in manufacturing \- essential.

  • Experience working with a chemicals manufacturer is an advantage.

  • Organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to collaborate effectively across departments.
Pay: £29,000\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Application question(s):
  • Describe how you have used SAP in your work.
Experience:
  • Purchasing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

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