Procurement Assistant

Are you ready tochart your own career path With our refreshed strategy were building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged empowered and accountable; where they can show up speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location:Cirencester Office

Workplace Type:Hybrid

Employment Type:Permanent

Seniority:Entry Level

The role:

This is a new vacancy to support the Procurement teams administrative and reporting requirements.

Youll provide operational and administrative support to the Procurement function. The role supports the delivery of efficient compliant and value-for-money procurement activities across a range of spend categories ensuring adherence to internal policies delegated authorities and regulatory expectations within a financial services environment.

What youll be doing:

• Supporting procurement processes including requisitions purchase orders contract administration and supplier onboarding activities.
• Acting as a first point of contact for supplier queries relating to onboarding purchase orders and payments.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation in line with governance compliance and audit requirements.
• Assisting with supplier due diligence checks compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Supporting procurement reporting through Power BI and maintaining accurate procurement and finance system data.
• Helping analyse data to identify opportunities for cost savings process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to support sourcing requirements resolve issues and provide guidance on procurement processes and systems.
• Supporting the implementation of sustainable ethical and responsible procurement practices.

Essential Criteria

• Experience from an administrative procurement finance or commercial support role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Confident using Excel (look ups pivot tables) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Organised methodical and process-driven approach.

Whats in it for you

Whatever stage of life youre in our benefits are designed to provide the support flexibility and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme which reflects both individual and company performance youll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing financial security and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme a non-contributory employer contribution of 10% increasing with length of service up to 15% plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave up to 26 weeks full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits company-funded critical illness cover income protection and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
Were an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at
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Whats next

If youre excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience were lookingfor wed love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clickingapply below and our team will be in touch.
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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1