Procurement Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom U.S. Embassy London Full time

**Position Title**:
Procurement Assistant

**Reference**:
London-2024-003-RA1

**Location**:
US Embassy, London

**Closing Date**:
March, 22nd, 2024

**Work Hours**:
Full-time, 40 hours/week

**Salary**:
£41,089 gross starting salary per annum

**Benefits**:
Merit Based Compensation (Performance Related Pay)
Pension Scheme
BUPA Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Season Ticket Loan
Generous Annual Leave & Sick Leave
Paid Public Holidays (U.K. & U.S.)

Are you interested in the challenge of learning American business practices and procurement law? Do you want to work in a truly international setting and help support the US-UK special relationship? As a Procurement Assistant at the American Embassy, this job opportunity may well fulfil your interest

As a member of the Procurement team, you will be working in an environment that is diverse and fast-paced, and you will be challenged with continually changing procurement needs. You will be responsible for managing and awarding low value procurements - less than $100,000. You will need to have a keen eye for detail and a
methodical approach to identify cost-efficient sources that meet the Embassy’s needs and ensure that all goods/services acquired represent best value to the US Government.

Other duties will include assisting the Procurement Analysts and Supervisor with more complex procurements, including obtaining quotes, drafting letters, uploading and organising electronic document files, preparing information for Technical Evaluation Panels and witnessing the opening of bids. Preparing call-off orders from several large contracts, monitoring the contract spend and providing monthly usage reports to the stakeholders. You will also be in charge of monitoring renewable orders and contracts and providing timely reminders regarding renewals to the requesting offices.

The ability to nurture effective business relationships -- both in the public and private sector -- is an essential part of this role, as you’ll be dealing with suppliers to expedite orders and resolve issues. As such, we are looking for someone who possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll also need to be a team player with strong analytical abilities and customer service skills, to assist over 40 US Government agencies located at the American Embassy.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

**EDUCATION**:
2 A levels/equivalent or US High School Diploma plus one year of college, or an equivalent academic qualification

**EXPERIENCE**:
2 years prior work experience in procurement, contracting or a related field is required.

**JOB KNOWLEDGE**:
Along with a thorough understanding of conventional acquisition practices, the incumbent would possess a rudimentary understanding of both UK and EU contracting laws, principles and rules of contractual engagement.

**SKILLS & ABILITIES**:
Excellent analytic and writing skills. Ability to complete market product research. Good communication skills for presenting findings to colleagues and internal customers. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key external contracts and provide quality customer service, advice and assistance to internal clients. Ability to work independently.

**LANGUAGE**:
Fluency in both written and spoken English is required (this may be tested)

**ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS FOR THIS VACANCY MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE ELECTRONIC RECRUITMENT APPLICATION (ERA) - THIS CAN BE DONE BY SELECTING THE APPLY BUTTON SHOWN.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £41,089.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: London-2024-003-RA1

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