Procurement Assistant

Simply Business; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company in the UK seeks a Procurement Assistant for a fixed-term contract. The role involves managing procurement requests, supporting the finance team, and negotiating with suppliers. Ideal candidates are commercially-minded, have experience with procurement systems, and are comfortable working with diverse stakeholders. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits as part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible parental leave

Private medical insurance

Pension matching up to 5%

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Comfortable leading negotiations with suppliers.
• Ability to prioritize a significant workload.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement requests and ensure compliance with policies.
• Support day-to-day procurement tasks across business categories.
• Maintain supplier records and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Commercially-minded

Negotiation

Procurement systems (e.g. SAP)

Supplier management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Heres what youll be doing :

This is a 12 to 14 month fixed-term contract role supporting the finance team and widen UK business with our procurement process.

Youll be joining a small but mighty team of three to manage and assist with procurement requests contract renewals and supplier relationships. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially-minded and keen to make an impact.

As our Procurement Assistant youll :

• Manage procurement requests ensuring theyre in line with the Simply Business procurement policy.
• Support the team with day-to-day procurement tasks across various business categories.
• Maintain and manage the contract database and other supplier-related records.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms directly with suppliers under guidance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business.

Were looking for someone who is :

• Commercially-minded and isnt afraid to challenge our suppliers to strike a good commercial deal.
• Happy to get stuck into working with a large number of stakeholders and suppliers.
• Comfortable working both internally and externally-facing.
• Able to operate independently as part of a team.
• Experienced in using procurement systems (e.g. SAP).
• Able to prioritise a sometimes significant workload.

(We know its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)

We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.

Sound like a role you could get stuck into Apply today.

About Simply Business

We insure small businesses and enable big dreams not just for our customers but for our people and communities too. With overactive insurance policies we protect builders bakers landlords and more than 1200 other trades.

Were a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build we fail we learn and we improve. Were a B Corp too which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people society and the environment.

Why not check out our advert on YouTube : Simply Business TV advert 2024 : Simply the Best

What are the benefits of working at Simply Business

We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid.

On top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits.

Our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if youre the secondary caregiver.

Our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees we offer a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service then four weeks off after ten years of service.

And our core benefits can put your mind at ease with private medical insurance through BUPA that covers any pre-existing condition. And a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses.

We also make sure youre compensated fairly with a competitive salar y based on your experience and the market were in. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance.

Theres access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on our dedicated learning platform . As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling.

Well match what you put into your pension up to five per cent . And pass on a tax-free sum thats four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme

Our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new fully insured and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service).

And our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover dental insurance travel insurance or a gym membership.

Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team Apply today.

Key Skills

Category Management,Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Employee Evaluation,HR Sourcing,Federal Aviation Regulations,Supplier Management,ERP Systems,JD Edwards,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1