Procurement Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom USS Investment Management Limited Full time

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Procurement Coordinator you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity toprovide support to the Procurement department – providing functional assistance to the Head of Procurement and Category Managers in delivery of the end-to-end procurement cycle.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Finance you will be responsible for:

  • Provide support to assist in the delivery of the end-to-end procurement cycle, ensuring processes comply with internal policies and relevant legislation
  • Managed and maintain processes to ensure workflows, risks and all relevant data is captured, and ensure that contracts and documents are uploaded
  • Compile data for use in management reports across all aspects of supplier performance
  • Review and suggest improvements to Procurement processes and Policies, update where necessary
  • Liaise effectively with all stakeholders to ensure key updates are shared in a timely manner
  • Run, update and maintain daily and weekly reports to be shared with internal stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with company guidelines by adoption of best in class procurement practices
  • Provide support where required within the procurement process, including contract amendment documents and other templates
  • Work as an ambassador for procurement within the wider organisation

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:
  • An experienced support assistant, ideally with exposure to the procurement cycle
  • Highly organised, methodical and analytical. Able to prioritise work and deliver to deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills able to adapt to engage with colleagues and suppliers
  • Experienced user of technology – in particular Microsoft Officer 365
  • Must be a positive team player but also have the ability to work autonomously
  • Solid communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Takes initiative and has ownership of situations, with a strong level of personal resilience
  • Strong attention to detail and completes tasks with a high level of accuracy

How we will reward you

  • Generous annual leave package
  • Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
  • Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
  • Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
  • Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

  • Integrity

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk . #J-18808-Ljbffr

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