Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant

• Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a dynamic team where collaboration, innovation, and a passion for continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do. We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to play a key role within our Digital Technology & Services Procurement Team. This position involves liaising with internal stakeholders and IT suppliers, ensuring the effective implementation and use of IT services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Seek out opportunities, obtain approvals, and negotiate commercial deals related to IT supplier contracts.
• Conduct regular reporting and analytics to monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Support the Senior Supplier Relationship Manager with SLAs, commercial analysis, and business licensing requirements.
• Handle administrative duties related to Digital Technology & Services Procurement activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience working with IT suppliers and a keen interest in Information Technology.
• Familiarity with a ticketing platform.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, motivated, and energetic, capable of multitasking and concluding projects efficiently.
• A proactive approach and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to add up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year.
• Annual Lifestyle Allowance: £300 to spend on an activity of your choice.
• Pension Scheme: Matched contributions up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter.
• Private Health Insurance provided by Vitality.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Charitable Fundraising with matched funding.
• Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes.
• Internal Coaching and Mentoring available throughout your tenure.
• Strong focus on Training and Career Progression.
• Family-Friendly Policies.
• Free Parking.