Procurement Assistant

5 days ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Smiths News Full time

**Procurement Assistant - 12 month FTC**

**£30,000 Per annum**

At Smiths News every employee makes a difference and has a chance to make an impact. Our history carries through to our 21st century operations, where our values of Creative, Fair, Friendly, Open, Quick and Trusted are as true for our customers as they are for our employees. If you want to work for a business where you’re valued, trusted and empowered to develop - we’re the business for you

**What you’ll do**

Supporting procurement team with tender process and supplier contract management.
Able to deal with customers, external and internal to a high standard.
Construct and present analytical data relating to the procurement function.

Robust & accurate maintenance of departmental databases and trackers.
Comply with confidentiality & data protection and safeguard supply chain
Good verbal and written communication skills

12 months FTC with a chance to go permanent.

**What we can offer you**

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, a competitive salary, 2x salary life assurance, 5% match pension and 25 days holiday but you’ll also have access to:

- 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
- Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Tastecard, Health cash plan, Holiday Buy scheme
- Leisure discounts; Gym, holiday, Theme Parks
- Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

**Who we’re looking for**
- Excellent Word and Excel skills
- Good knowledge using ‘Outlook’
- Good interpersonal skills
- An organised and methodical approach to working
- The ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude with a desire to learn and progress
- Good written and oral English
- Some experience of working in a Procurement/Purchasing office will be a benefit

**About us**

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 24,000 retailers every day of the year, operating from 37 distribution centres.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.



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