Procurement Assistant (fixed-term)
$55,536,000–$55,536,000 year
HybridNewark, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Provide first-line procurement support to internal stakeholders and suppliers by managing inbox queries, purchase orders, and system updates. Support supplier onboarding, compliance, and risk management processes while producing reports and dashboards to aid purchasing decisions. Assist Category Managers with sourcing, tenders, and procurement projects, collaborating across departments to resolve queries and improve ways of working. This fixed-term role runs from September 2026 to September 2027, with a 150-hour weekly target and hybrid arrangements of two office days and three remote days.
Required Qualifications
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Previous administrative experience
- Adaptable working approach and ability to multi-task
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Excel skills
- GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) English and Maths
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced Excel skills
- Previous experience of working within a Procurement Department
- Previous experience of using Internet based Procurement systems
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