Procurement Advisor

Thirteen Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Tees Valley is seeking a Procurement Advisor to support their Procurement team. This hybrid role involves handling tenders, managing supplier access, and performing data analysis. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Benefits include a competitive salary of £30,516 per annum, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme. Join a dedicated team that's committed to improving lives in the local community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions up to 17%

Simply Health support

Discount and Reward platform

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Quick learner with experience in software-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Procurement team.
• Manage quotations and tenders.
• Use In-tend to manage supplier access and documentation.
• Conduct data analysis to compare tender submissions.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Data analysis

Experience with e-Procurement systems

Job description

Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Procurement Advisor to join our Procurement team at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough on a fixed term basis for 9 months. The team is hybrid working, travelling to the office in Middlesbrough for catch ups and meetings typically 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be providing administrative support to the Procurement team by running quotations/ tenders as well as supporting more complex tenders being led by other team members.
• You will be using In-tend daily, managing supplier access, ensuring tender documentation is uploaded and quality questions are entered as well as administering contract information.

  We are looking for someone who has a 'can do' attitude and a positive approach to problem solving as things don't always run as smoothly as we would like.

• We are a small team who all have vital roles in ensuring the procurement service is delivered therefore you will be able to work well in a team environment with great communication skills both verbal and written.
• You'll have great communication skills.
• You should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, have experience in completing data analysis and creating required formulas to manage data and compare.
• You will be able to quickly pick up or have some previous experience with software-based systems (preferably financial systems and e-Procurement tender portals).

Why Thirteen Group?

We're more than just a housing association - we're a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties. Join a team that's local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere. Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity. Be a part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions. Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community! As part of your hiring process, if you're successful we'll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time. This role has the potential to be made permanent. For internal candidates: If you'd like to request this fixed term opportunity on a secondment basis, please seek your current manager's approval before applying. In some circumstances, for example roles that are critical to the business where the market demand for candidates with that skillset is particularly high, we may shortlist, interview and potentially make an offer during the period that the advert is open.

Benefits

• Salary - £30,516 per annum
• Annual leave - starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
• Pension - up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer).
• Simply Health - save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services.
• T'dar - our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands.
• Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave.