Procurement Assistant (fixed-term)

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Newark on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is seeking a Procurement Assistant to join the Procurement team. You will provide first-line support to internal stakeholders and suppliers, manage PO updates, and assist with onboarding, compliance and data reporting.

The role is a fixed-term contract with hybrid working and clear progression opportunities. The role reports to the Procurement Compliance & Applications Manager and involves working 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start/finish times within a

Qualifications

• Essential requirements include attention to detail and strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in administration and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line procurement support to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage procurement inbox queries, purchase orders and system updates.
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance and risk management processes.
• Produce reports, dashboards and data insights to support purchasing decisions.
• Assist Category Managers with sourcing, tenders and procurement projects.
• Collaborate across departments to complete procurement administration and resolve queries.
• Support improvements to procurement processes, systems and ways of working.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Administrative experience

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Intermediate Excel

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Forest House | Circa £26,700 per annum

We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Assistant. Reporting to the Procurement Compliance & Applications Manager, you’ll provide first-line support to internal stakeholders and suppliers, helping to keep our procurement processes, systems and day-to-day administration running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide first-line procurement support to internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Manage procurement inbox queries, purchase orders and system updates
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance and risk management processes
• Produce reports, dashboards and data insights to support purchasing decisions
• Assist Category Managers with sourcing, tenders and procurement projects
• Work collaboratively across departments to complete procurement administration and resolve queries
• Support improvements to procurement processes, systems and ways of working

What's In It For You

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Please note this is a fixed-term contract from 28th September 2026 to 3rd September 2027.

You will be contracted to work 150 per 4-week period (37.5 per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest finish time is 7pm.

This role will be hybrid with 2 days in the office and 3 days home-working.

About You

Essential requirements:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative
• Previous administrative experience
• Adaptable working approach and ability to multi-task
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Excel skills
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) English and Maths

Desirable requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Previous experience of working within a Procurement Department
• Previous experience of using Internet based Procurement systems

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we’re brave, we’re determined and we’re naturally us.

Closing date: 25th August 2026.

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.