Procurement Assistant

7 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Aston University Full time

The Procurement and Insurance Team is responsible for tendering/negotiating supplier contracts for goods, services, and works purchased by the University, managing corporate contracts, setting, and delivering a procurement strategy that contributes to achieving the University's objectives, and managing all insurance policies held by the University and dealing with claims for/against the University.


Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Insurance_ _and working closely with the Procurement and Insurance Services team, you will be responsible for providing administrative and analytical support to the procurement and insurance function in the University; including, managing internet web pages, managing work and savings logs, running ad hoc reports, assisting the team to run procurement projects, producing procurement communications, monitoring spending, approving new suppliers and dealing with internal and external enquiries.


What we offer

  • Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University Closure days.
  • Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
  • Great familyfriendly policies
  • Onsite gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
  • Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here


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