Sourcing Assistant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to c£28,000
Sourcing Assistant
Position: Sourcing Assistant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to c£28,000
Job Reference No: IM04
Recruiting Consultant: Kasia
Consultant Tel: 0161 511 0655
Email: kasia@dwrecruitment.co.uk
Details
Sourcing Assistant Overview
Our client is looking for a highly organised and analytical individual to join their team as a Sourcing Assistant, supporting the wider sourcing function across both import and domestic supply. This is a varied role, involving supplier management, reporting, compliance, systems administration, and general operational support, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.
Sourcing Assistant Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to suppliers, assisting with system queries, invoices, and general operational matters.
- Manage supplier onboarding, factory set-ups and updates to internal systems and supplier records.
- Maintain and produce a variety of reports, including shipment analysis, forecasting and supplier performance.
- Support with supplier compliance, coordinating audits, authorisations, and relevant documentation.
- Process invoices, commission statements and royalty calculations, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Analyse sourcing and commodity data, identifying trends and supporting the wider team with business reporting.
- Provide guidance and training to suppliers on internal systems and processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments, including sourcing and finance.
Sourcing Assistant Skills and Experience
- Previous experience within sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or a similar administrative role
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence working with data and producing reports.
- Experience using SAP or a similar internal business system would be advantageous.
- Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
Sourcing Assistant Additional Information
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within sourcing and supply chain, joining an established retail business and gaining exposure to a varied supplier operations function.