Jnr Procurement

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Procurement professional in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will support procurement activities, maintain records, and assist in tender preparations. A competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 is offered, along with extensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive company benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in procurement or commercial operations.
• Background in business support, procurement, or administration.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Confident with multiple systems and records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement colleagues with sourcing activities.
• Maintain accurate records including tenders and approvals.
• Assist in preparing tender packs and evaluation templates.
• Track procurement pipelines and ensure timely renewals.
• Provide support for supplier and contract management.
• Liaise with suppliers for onboarding and queries.
• Help develop procurement templates and guidance notes.
• Prepare materials for governance and project meetings.
• Generate reports for KPIs and spend analysis.
• Provide general support to the Senior Procurement Manager.

Skills

Interest in procurement or commercial operations

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Proactive and adaptable

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPS Level 2-3 or equivalent

Tools

Procurement management tools

Job description

Are you passionate about procurement and looking for a new employer with fantastic benefits and opportunities for growth? We are looking for a Junior Procurement professional to join a team in Luton, where you'll play a vital role in supporting procurement activities and processes.

Client Details

This role is with one of Michael Page's large FTSE clients in the North London area who are going through a transformation.

Description

• Support procurement colleagues with sourcing activities, ensuring timelines, documentation, and stakeholder communications are well managed.
• Maintain accurate and organised records, including tenders, approvals, evaluations, and contract documentation.
• Assist in preparing and formatting tender packs, evaluation templates, award recommendations, and contract agreements.
• Track procurement pipelines and contract registers to ensure timely renewals, updates, and compliance with governance requirements.
• Provide administrative support for supplier and contract management, updating systems and maintaining signed records.
• Liaise with suppliers to support onboarding, respond to queries, and manage compliance documentation.
• Help develop and maintain procurement templates, guidance notes, and user tools under the direction of senior team members.
• Support governance and project meetings by preparing materials, taking minutes, and following up on actions.
• Collate data and generate reports to inform KPIs, spend analysis, and risk monitoring.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Senior Procurement Manager and wider team to enable successful delivery of priorities.

Profile

A successful Junior Procurement professional should have:

• Genuine interest in procurement or commercial operations; CIPS Level 2-3 (or equivalent) would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Background in business support, procurement, or administration, preferably within a busy commercial or operational environment.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across tasks and documentation.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to balance and prioritise varied workloads.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with procurement or contract management tools is beneficial.
• Confident working with multiple systems, managing records, and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 30,000- 35,000.
• Extensive company benefits package, including retailer discounts, cycle to work or Electric vehicle scheme, profit share scheme, and much more!
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive and professional company culture.

If you are eager to grow your career in procurement and work for an employer that rewards your contribution, this is the role for you. Apply now!