Procurement Assistant

Brackenberry Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority partner in Greater London is seeking a Procurement Assistant for a 12-month contract. This role involves processing tender exercises, preparing documentation, and supporting procurement processes in a fast-paced local government environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative tasks, strong communication skills, and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. This position offers an opportunity for extension based on client discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office or administrative environment.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Procurement Officer in processing tenders.
• Prepare procurement documentation and reports.
• Maintain the Councils in-house tendering system.
• Communicate with suppliers and contractors regarding tenders.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

Administrative support

Tender processing

Effective communication

Microsoft Office applications

Organizational skills

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bexley to assist with the appointment of a Procurement Assistant, on a 12-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Procurement Assistant role involves processing tender exercises using the Councils electronic tendering system, preparing procurement documentation and providing administrative support within a busy and fast-paced local government environment.,

• Assist the Senior Procurement Officer with the progression, processing and recording of tenders and quotations
• Support advertising and tendering processes using the Councils electronic tendering facility
• Prepare procurement documentation, correspondence and reports
• Maintain and update the Councils in-house tendering system and Approved List of Contractors
• Communicate with suppliers, contractors and service providers regarding tender opportunities
• Respond to enquiries from internal clients and external contractors and resolve issues where possible
  Good standard of education, Proven experience working in an office or administrative environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage changing workloads effectively
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills