Procurement Assistant
Birmingham
Job Title: Procurement Assistant Location: Birmingham, Hybrid. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Job Purpose: The Procurement Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Procurement Manager in managing and delivering the procurement pipeline. This position is responsible for assisting in end-to-end procurement activities and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a public sector environment. Main Responsibilities and Key Activities: - Assist the Procurement Manager in executing effective and compliant procurement activities, both above and below the relevant regulatory thresholds. - Contracts Register Management: Support the development and maintenance of the organization's contracts register, ensuring that all information is current and accurate. - Serve as the initial point of contact for all procurement inquiries sent to the procurement inbox, directing queries to the appropriate personnel and providing accurate and timely responses. - Assist in communicating the Procurement Framework across the organisation, offering guidance and facilitating knowledge sharing. - Independently process low-level procurement's as needed. - Ensure that all procurement activities align with the organization's Procurement Framework's standard operating procedures, and maintain complete procurement documentation to support audit reviews. - Collaborate with the management accountant to ensure the budget accurately reflects all completed procurement's. - Establish and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. - Provide ad-hoc administrative support as required. Skills and Attributes: - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on collaboration and best practices for the business. - Ability to identify practical solutions to challenges, think strategically, and see the bigger picture. - Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and stay self-motivated while meeting deadlines. - Experience working with relevant audiences, such as leisure visitors, business events, and inward investment. - Previous experience of working with INTENT Knowledge and Experience - Previous experience working in a Public Sector Procurement department, demonstrating knowledge of procurement processes and governance. - Experience ensuring adherence to governance processes. - Experience working in a multi-stakeholder or delivery partner environment. This is a great opportunity for a Procurement Assistant, click the apply button now!! |  |  |  |
Recruiter: Pertemps - Birmingham Commercial
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 Per Annum
Reference: 041228653