Procurement Support Assistant

1 month ago

East Sussex, United Kingdom Freedom Leisure Full time

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups, encouraging them to become more active, enhancing their physical and mental wellbeing and contributing to improved lives.

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Assistant to support the Group Procurement Manager in the sourcing and supply of all products and services essential for the group’s day-to-day operations.

You will be collating and analysing tender proposals where you will evaluate pricing, specification content and quality to identify the most competitive supply chain option for the business quickly and accurately.

Strong excel skills and spreadsheet experience is integral for this role where you may be working on a number of projects at the same time. You will have experience in an Administration role where you can demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills and manage time effectively and aligned with the needs of the business whilst being applying initiative, logic and the ability to work alone when required. Accuracy and efficiency all key to the role as is a willingness to learn and implement.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours a week - Monday to Friday

*There are aspects of this role that may involve you being available to work outside of normal business working hours, for instance at events or when meeting business deadlines.


Responsibilities

  • Day to day support of the Procurement Function, to ensure communication and workload is managed effectively, efficiently and in line with the needs of the business supporting all stakeholders across various and varying categories
  • Management and update the Supplier Database
  • Assist in the negotiation of contract terms of agreement and pricing
  • Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers quickly and accurately
  • Review quality of purchased products
  • Upload and maintain supply details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
  • Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis
  • Research potential vendors
  • Enforce and integrate procurement policies and procedures
  • Ultimately, create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure merchandise is high quality and delivered on time

Requirements

  • Advanced Skills in Excel and Database management (compulsory)
  • Critical thinking skills and a can-do attitude
  • Willingness to learn and embed
  • Detailed and accuracy focussed
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced and varied supporting role
  • Numerically competent with strong analytical skills
  • Lots of initiative with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
  • First class communication and customer service skills
  • Strong prioritisation skills
  • Positive attitude skills and experience
  • A desire to achieve end results and provide a first class service to internal and external customers
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
  • Willingness to provide assistance and direction to other members of staff

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

  • My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  • Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
  • Incremental holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
  • Company pension
  • Various insurance and saving schemes
  • Financial advice
  • Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
  • All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 25th October 2024

Salary: up to £28,000 per annum

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