Procurement Assistant

Company: HVSS – High Voltage Systems & Services Ltd
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HVSS, founded in 2010, are a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry. We have seen immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK, we provide an innovative approach to our clients nationally. We offer services ranging from private high voltage connections and maintenance to multiple new connections across Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water and EV Charging. We strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.

The primary purpose of the role is to support the procurement function by managing the day‑to‑day purchasing process, maintaining supplier coordination, and ensuring accurate stock control. This role is key to ensuring materials and goods are ordered, delivered, and recorded efficiently to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

  • Respond to purchase requisitions
  • Raise purchase orders
  • Issue and review supplier pre‑qualification questionnaires (PQQs)
  • Set up new suppliers on the procurement system
  • Liaise with suppliers to resolve pricing, delivery, or quality issues
  • Assist in obtaining and comparing quotations from suppliers

Stock & Inventory Control

  • Post store requisition forms onto the stock system and investigate any discrepancies
  • Post store deliveries onto the stock system
  • Record all goods received and issued accurately within the stock system
  • Maintain accurate stock levels, ensuring shortages and overstock situations are minimised
  • Reconcile inventory records following stocktakes

Logistics & Delivery Tracking

  • Track deliveries to ensure alignment with project timelines
  • Receive and process proof of delivery (POD) documentation

Planning & Coordination

  • Work closely with the Procurement Manager and Warehouse Supervisor to forecast material requirements

General Support

  • Carry out ad hoc procurement duties as required

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience in a procurement or stock control role, preferably in construction or a related industry
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience working in an office environment
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Competent in Google Sheets

Desirable Experience

  • CIPS qualification or working towards (e.g., CIPS Level 2, 3 or 4)
  • Experience using ordering or accounting systems

Perks & Commitments

  • Full Time, Permanent role
  • Monday – Friday 8:30am – 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
  • Flexible working hours around the core hours of 10am – 15:30pm
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard
  • Additional days holiday for length of service
  • The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
  • Birthday day off
  • 5% employer pension contribution and the option to opt into a salary sacrifice scheme
  • 2x Death in Service Cover
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tusker Green car scheme
  • Private health cover, half paid for by HVSS, and fully paid for after 3 years

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Posted: April 30th, 2026