Procurement Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Are you looking to join a leading organisation who is innovative, creative and dynamic in its approach to setting safety standards? Are you organised, able to work at pace and apply good attention to detail? If this sounds like you then please read on for further details of an exciting opportunity in the Crawley area. 

Day-to-Day responsibilities of the Role:

• Purchase goods and services aligning with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with the organisation’s Procurement Policy and purchase-to-pay processes.
• Serve as the interface between suppliers and internal departments for purchasing transactions.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders as requested by the business.
• Resolve issues related to price, quality, delivery, or invoices with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage communications effectively.
• Undertake data maintenance and cover administration on the Procurement SharePoint site.
• Support the wider procurement team with administration on larger procurements, contracts, or renewals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a purchasing role, preferably within a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown.
• Ability to independently manage workload and add value through identifying cost reductions and business improvements.
• Proficient in computer use; experience with SAP Business by Design is beneficial.
• Desirable: Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or studying towards CIPS qualification.

Benefits:

• Dynamic work environment in a multi-category setting.
• Opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing within a small, friendly team.
• Flexible working patterns and hybrid working options.
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick
• 28 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days leave purchase scheme.
• Generous pension scheme and other excellent benefits.

Additional Information:

• This role requires National Security Vetting to access sensitive information.
• A minimum of 5 years’ residency in the UK is typically necessary for meaningful security checks.

Please apply online now to be considered for this position.