Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant

• Hourly Rate: £14.40 PAYE / £18.66 LTD UMB
• Location: Bexleyheath
• Job Type: Temporary (1-year contract)
• Start Date: February

Join a dynamic local authority team in Bexleyheath as a Procurement Assistant. This role is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in procurement and a strong background in office administration. You will be part of the Procurement Processing Team, engaging in various duties that support the council's procurement activities.

Day-to-Day of the Role

• Process tender exercises using the Council’s electronic tendering facility and other IT packages, including all Microsoft products.
• Assist the Head of Procurement, Procurement Managers, and the Senior Procurement Officer in all aspects of the procurement process.
• Prepare documents, correspondence, and reports related to procurement.
• Maintain and update the Council’s in-house Tendering System and Approved List of Contractors.
• Communicate with contractors/service providers regarding availability and suitability to tender on certain schemes.
• Handle enquiries from clients and contractors/service providers, resolving any issues that may arise.
• Assist in the assessment process following a tender procedure, including the collation and chasing of necessary documentation.
• Input data into the Council’s financial information system and prepare contract orders subsequent to a tender process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in an office/administration-based environment.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and basic skills in Microsoft Excel & Access.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively in response to changing demands.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of Local Government procurement processes is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a busy and challenging environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.40 PAYE / £18.66 LTD UMB.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

To apply for the Procurement Assistant position, please submit your CV