Junior Procurement

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

Job summary

A large FTSE company is looking for a Junior Procurement professional in Caddington. You will support procurement activities, ensure accuracy in documentation, and collaborate with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have strong organisational skills and a genuine interest in procurement. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Retailer discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in procurement or commercial operations.
• Background in business support, procurement, or administration.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement colleagues with sourcing activities.
• Maintain accurate records of tenders and approvals.
• Liaise with suppliers during onboarding and queries.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple systems

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