Junior Procurement Assistant
Due to continued growth, our city based client is looking to recruit a Junior Procurement Assistant to work closely with the Head of Procurement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, confident, and full of common sense, with a real roll your sleeves up attitude. We’re keen to hear from people who enjoy learning, are happy to give things a go, and thrive in a busy, team focused environment.
The Role
You will support the day to day procurement function, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing centralised administrative support to the procurement team, including booking meetings, arranging transport and deliveries, and handling internal enquiries
- Creating and managing purchase orders
- Resolving escalated invoice queries and responding to supplier enquiries
- Onboarding and setting up new suppliers, including database administration
- Acting as a key link between the procurement team, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Supporting low value tender exercises
- Producing regular procurement reports
- Ensuring supplier and vendor information is accurate and kept up to date within procurement systems
Experience & Skills
We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong work ethic, along with:
- Previous experience working within a construction environment
- Supply Chain or Procurement experience (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop
- Confidence using systems and databases (experience with Procore would be an advantage, but is not essential)
- An understanding of the importance of delivering a first class service
- UK Driving Licence
In Return
You’ll be joining a supportive, forward thinking team that values its people and offers ongoing training, development opportunities, and a great working environment.
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