Opportunity for a Procurement Assistant will work closely with the Head of Procurement who will support and build on your procurement experience and knowledge….
The Procurement Assistant will support with day-to-day procurement activities. They will liaise with Stakeholders and Suppliers and be responsible for maintaining procurement systems and providing reports. They will process purchase orders, support low-value tender exercises and train stakeholders to use Procurement and P2P System
If you are currently working within a procurement or purchasing team and interested in working in the Public Sector Procurement, then this is a great opportunity to start your career and gain experience/training in the regulations and procurement procedures.
Experience and knowledge:
- Experience working in a Purchasing/Procurement Team
- Excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people and can build key relationships with Stakeholders and Colleagues
- Strong attention to detail and working to deadlines
- Good work ethic and keen to progress
- Experience in using systems and databases
- Understand the importance of delivering a First-Class procurement service to Stakeholders
This is a Hybrid role and you will be required to be on-site 5 days per fortnight (on-site parking), there is also flexible working. Our client offers regular training, career development and a variety of funding options to enable candidates to pursue professional and leadership qualifications e.g. CIPS. Work/Life balance is also key and they have a very generous holiday allowance and you will work a 9 day fortnight (ever 2nd Friday off)…..