Procurement Assistant

• Resolve category queries, liaise with homes / hospitals and preferred supplier network
• Provide administration support to the category lead with meetings, timetables, minutes and actions
• Engagement with the Hospitality team to deliver their hospitality strategy
• Product and price file updates and communicate – add changes delists/ new products/ substitutes
• Admin and data support surrounding product switch programmes with our Food and beverage Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO)
• Attend business review meetings with suppliers to manage KPIs and offer support and solutions as required
• Provide project support for added value
• Admin support to ensure all supplier contract data remains updated
• Research the market to provide market insight and trends
• Liaising with our internal communications team to provide procurement business updates to the business

• The role would suit a graduate or a buyer with several years experience
• Procurement or Admin experience preferred, although a good standard of education and some work experience is acceptable
• Experience within Hospitality would be preferable but not essential
• Experience of working with different stakeholders and suppliers
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Adaptable to change
• Team player with a positive and proactive attitude
• Have experience managing projects
• Good communication skills with the confidence to speak to stakeholders and suppliers
• A calm approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Computer literate with a good standard of Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Experience within Hospitality would be preferable but not essential

Opportunity to complete a fully funded Level 4 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) Apprenticeship