Procurement Assistant - Hybrid

Huntress - Maidstone; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support procurement activities in Exeter with hybrid working options. Responsibilities include assisting with supplier reviews, contract updates, and producing reports. The ideal candidate should have strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and experience in an administrative environment. This role values strong communication and interpersonal skills, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement or administrative role.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Confidence with ticketing or workflow systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier reviews and contract updates.
• Produce routine reports and perform data analysis.
• Maintain service level information and procurement documentation.
• Provide administrative support across the procurement function.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Procurement Assistant

Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £25,000 + Competitive Holiday Package

The Role

We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to support our procurement activities within the technology area, working closely with colleagues across the business and with external suppliers. You will help with supplier checks, contract renewals, reporting tasks, and general support to ensure procurement processes run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with supplier reviews, contract updates, and basic commercial discussions
• Producing routine reports and supporting data analysis
• Helping maintain service level information, licensing records, and procurement documentation
• Providing administrative and coordination support across the procurement function

About You

You will be organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks confidently. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal teams and suppliers are essential. An interest in technology or IT-related suppliers would be beneficial.

You will bring

• Good Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Experience working with suppliers or within an administrative/commercial environment
• Confidence using ticketing or workflow systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive approach and enthusiasm for improving processes

Please apply with your CV now if you're interested!

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK