Junior Procurement

Michael Page (UK); Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Junior Procurement professional to support sourcing activities and maintain procurement documentation. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in procurement and strong organisational skills. This position provides significant opportunities for professional development 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 attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident working with multiple systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement colleagues with sourcing activities.
• Maintain organised records and documentation.
• Assist in preparing tender packs and contract agreements.
• Track procurement pipelines and compliance.
• Provide administrative support to procurement management.

Skills

Interest in procurement

Strong organisational abilities

Proactive and adaptable

Communication skills

Skilled in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPS Level 2-3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Procurement or contract management tools

Job description

Junior Procurement

Looking for a chance to propel your Procurement career?

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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!