Job Description

Here at ICB Distillers, part of the Fortitude Spirits Group, we're looking for a Procurement Assistant to join our onsite team in Middlesbrough.

We're a hands on organisation with a flat structure and you'll be working with some incredibly talented and smart people.

ICB Distillers is part of Fortitude Spirits Group - A world class producer, brand builder and distributor of quality alcoholic spirits.

https://www.fortitudespiritsgroup.com/

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager this onsite role is key to our supply chain function.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To support in the facilitation of the ordering and scheduling of bought in materials.

To liaise with external suppliers along with the Planning, Production, Customer Service, Technical, New Product and Development and Finance teams to minimise cost and enhance value to the business.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Ensure procedures and processes are followed according to company standard Working closely with the Production Planner to ensure that all purchases are ordered/scheduled in a timely and cost-efficient manner in order to meet the company's production needs as well as preventing excess inventory and a build-up of obsolete materials. This covers all ICB and some SOH demand Forecasting demand for suppliers, including weekly meetings with ICB's Identifying requisitions, interrogating and resolving queries, allocating sources and raising purchase orders within the functionality of IFS. Amending such purchase orders as circumstances demand. Where necessary work outside of IFS for example NPD time constrained materials Expediting purchase order confirmations, and deliveries to ensure compliance with ICB price and delivery expectations Work with QA and Technical to identify out of date flavours requiring re-testing. Routine maintenance of IFS for new and amended SKU's, and the IFS procurement function generally, such as parts pricing, supplier details, etc The preparation and timely circulation of Management reports requested by the Procurement Manager and any reports requested on an ad hoc or regular basis in order to support other areas of the business. Support the Procurement Manager in forging productive relationships with key suppliers that are beneficial to the business. Price and delivery enquiries with suppliers Provide cover and support for Production Planner / CDM Materials controller / Procurement Manager Work with Team Finance to clear invoice queries Work with Team Finance to manage Deadwood process and reporting Work with Team Finance to input standard costs Attend internal and external meetings as required, and represent ICB in front of suppliers Additional work related duties as directed by the Procurement Manager and Directors as result of specific customer or Company requirements.

This is not an exhaustive list but merely an overview of the main duties involved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Middlesbrough TS3 8TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you able to commute to our Manufacturing site in Middlesbrough on a daily basis? Have you experience in a Food Manufacturing Environment?
Experience:

Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/12/2025