Procurement Assistant

Here at Zentia, we manufacture high-performance mineral ceiling tiles, suspended ceiling grids, floating ceilings and wall absorbers for the construction market. With balanced acoustics, striking visual impact, and technical performance to suit any interior. 

We’re more than a ceiling solutions manufacturer, we’re a team of thinkers, makers, and doers, committed to raising standards across manufacturing, construction and design. With two specialist manufacturing facilities in the North East, a national distribution network, and a strong focus on innovation, we’re building something better, together.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking business where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work makes a real impact.

Package:

£27,000 plus guaranteed service bonus, Company Performance bonus, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity & Adoption Leave, plus more. Location: Hybrid Working with a minimum of three days in the office per week

Job Output:

Support the procurement function with administrative and analysis tasks

Processing of Purchase Requisitions in line with agreed contracts

Functional key user for SAP purchase to pay process & transactions

Provide management information and data intelligence to support functional analysis and reporting

Key Processes:

• Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the objectives of the procurement function in conjunction with internal stakeholders
• Production of Key Performance Indicator data and other reporting information
• Build and maintain close working relationships with Procurement team, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Requisiton processing and placing of Purchase Orders with suppliers
• Expediting and monitoring Purchase Orders where appropriate
• Maintain SAP master data, including creation and maintenance of SAP contracts.
• Adhere to and promote the Procurement Policy and procedures across the business, ensuring that all procurement activity is compliant.
• Support with the onboarding and offboarding of suppliers in line with the approved process

Organisational Relationships:

• Reporting to Head of Procurement
• Close liaison with cross functional groups and key stakeholder such as Operations and Inventory Management

Key Customers and Suppliers:

External:

• Suppliers

Internal:

• Production, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Plant Chemist, Engineering, People Services, IT, Legal, Project Teams.