Procurement Assistant

Description:

Purchasing / Procurement Assistant, Derby based, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, office based £25-28k, based on experience
 
We're seeking a talented Procurement Assistant to support a Procurement, Energy and Fuels team within a business management consultancy, assisting clients in both public and private sectors to achieve tangible added value.
 
As the Procurement Assistant your duties will include:

Validation of Client energy and fuel invoices;
Monitoring and recording of energy and fuel market pricing;
Recording Client energy and fuel consumption and profiling;
Production of consumption/pricing reports on behalf of Clients against agreed timescales;
Supporting the preparation and issue of Client invitations to tender;
Supporting the analysis and evaluation of Supplier Tenders and proposals;
General administration support for the team. To be successful in this role as a Procurement Assistant you will have the following skills, experience and qualifications;

Be highly organised and able to manage multiple competing priorities;
Have the ability to work under your own initiative with meticulous attention to detail when completing administrative tasks;
Be IT Literate with a strong practical knowledge of MS Office software, particularly MS Excel;
Be numerate and commercially aware;
Have excellent communication and time management skills;
Have excellent team working and relationship-building skills;
Be confident in interacting with people at all levels both within our business and also within our Clients businesses.
Have a passion for career progression and willing to learn new skills.
Experience of working in procurement, commercial or accounts roles would be an advantage.
Have a minimum of 5 GCSE's (A-C including Maths and English)
Have a willingness to work towards MCIPS qualification or similar professional qualification. The benefits of being part of the team:
An exceptional mix of benefits including;

A competitive salary based on experience together with a discretionary Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based on company profitability.
5% company pension contribution.
27 days annual holiday entitlement (plus 8 bank holidays).
Private healthcare.
Generous life insurance arrangements.
Sick pay.
A job within a values driven company.
Interesting and varied work.
Friendly colleagues with a strong mix of skills, knowledge and experience.
The opportunity to develop your career further with an Investors in People - Gold Company.
A professional yet non-corporate company culture. If you are interested in this this role of procurement assistant and joining our team apply now for a confidential conversation