Procurement Assistant

Job Description

The Procurement Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of the corporate procurement service, which includes governance, accountability, support, and project administration of certain elements of the tendering and contracting processes. This includes completing contract assessments, and quick quote reviews.

Requirements

Provide advice and support for the development of the Council’s Procurement Policy, annual report, strategy, procedures and guidance library ensuring alignment with regulations.

Ensure that all procedures and related processes are developed to deliver efficient processes and appropriately documented.

Assist and support the work of the procurement branch and finance service area in the delivery of the Council’s procurement services. This includes liaising with, advising and assisting procurement officers/departmental officers in the delivery of procurement activities, and handling enquiries.

Manage the contract register, conduct research and deliver reports, providing management data information for procurement reporting purposes, strategy, FOIs and other requirements.

The Individual

Minimum 3 years work experience within a corporate, finance or business-related service

Appropriate HND, degree in procurement or supply, or in a relevant-related business discipline

Microsoft Office suite

Research

Developing and writing procedures

Ability to work as part of a collaborative team

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

Analytical and research skills

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in different offices dependant on service requirements

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Starting Salary: £36,003.50

36.25 hours per week

£19.10 per hour

Proposed Interview Date: tbc

For further information, please contact Susan Souter, 07971 879249