Procurement Category Assistant

2 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

As Procurement Category Assistant, you will work closely with team members to support a range of procurement activities contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective procurement service and supporting this unique organisation’s ambitious tendering and compliance programme.

You will need to be a driven, well-organised individual with a keen eye for detail and have the ability to work both proactively and collaboratively within a small team in a high-pressure environment.

You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential, particularly Word and Excel. Experience of using a Business Management Software or Scheduling systems is advantageous.

Some experience of working within a procurement and/or industrial environment is desirable but not essential, however, the ability to evidence high professional standards and experience of working within a governance framework (following rules and practices to ensure accountability, fairness, and transparency) is essential. Procurement experience can be from a position that covers elements of procurement within e.g. Supply Chain, Production, Logistics, Estimating, sales etc.

This post will suit an outgoing and professional individual who wish to develop their skills across all areas of the procurement cycle.

As the Procurement team is placed within the University Finance department, the ability to demonstrate commercial acumen and an interest in Finance is desirable.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.



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