[ref. v66330917] Procurement Support Officer - London
London (with travel to all our client’s sites)
The Organisation
Our client manages green spaces across London.
They are now looking for a Procurement Support Officer to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits- Salary of £32,666 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and highly organised admin or procurement co-ordination professional to join our client’s iconic organisation.
In this engaging role where no two days will be the same, you’ll liaise with suppliers, manage contracts and keep things running behind the scenes, all while supporting the protection and enhancement of some the UK’s most treasured spaces.
What’s more, with great benefits, professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to nature, heritage and sustainability, this is a role where you can truly thrive!
The Role
As a Procurement Support Officer, you will provide administrative and co-ordination support to our client’s Procurement department.
Ensuring the smooth operation of procurement processes, you will manage procurement-related administrative tasks, including maintaining the Contract Register within the eProcurement system. You will publish regulated procurement notices and ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
You will assist in preparing tender documents, processing invoices and managing procurement records across multiple platforms, while also supporting cost centre management.
Additionally, you will:
- Maintain accurate records across various systems
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to co-ordinate procurement activities
- Organise procurement meetings
- Respond to procurement enquiries and manage the Procurement Team’s email inbox
About You
To be considered as a Procurement Support Officer, you will need:
- Experience in an administrative support or procurement co-ordination role
- Meticulous attention to detail in managing documentation and records
- Good numeracy skills to reconcile financial transactions and understand invoices
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
Other organisations may call this role Procurement Co-ordinator, Purchasing Co-ordinator, Procurement Administrator, Buying Co-ordinator, Buying Officer, Purchasing Administrator, or Purchasing Officer.
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Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Procurement Support Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.