Procurement Assistant - Power

Ipsum; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Career development

Virtual GP access

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support the delivery of the company's procurement strategy and day-to-day activities, including sourcing materials, coordinating logistics and managing supplier relationships from the Lee-On-Solent base.

You will work closely with the Procurement Specialist and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and alignment with operational needs, in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement, buying or supply chain support environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of procurement processes and supplier coordination.
• Experience raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting reactive and planned procurement activities
• Sourcing, ordering and tracking materials, plant and equipment
• Liaising with internal teams to understand procurement requirements and timelines
• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to drive cost-effective decisions
• Coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, trackers and reporting data
• Supporting supplier relationships and performance monitoring
• Assisting with cost control initiatives and procurement process improvements
• Responding to stakeholder queries and supporting wider procurement administration

Skills

Procurement experience

Excel

Outlook

Purchase orders

Supplier coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Procurement Assistant

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Location: Lee-On-Solent, PO13 9GW

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What's in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job, you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club including supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role

As a Procurement Assistant, you will support the delivery of Ipsum's procurement strategy and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day procurement activities. This is a hands-on position offering exposure to a wide range of tasks including sourcing materials, coordinating logistics and supporting supplier relationships.

Working closely with the Procurement Specialist and internal stakeholders, you will ensure materials, plant and equipment are sourced efficiently and aligned with operational needs.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting reactive and planned procurement activities
• Sourcing, ordering and tracking materials, plant and equipment
• Liaising with internal teams to understand procurement requirements and timelines
• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to drive cost-effective decisions
• Coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, trackers and reporting data
• Supporting supplier relationships and performance monitoring
• Assisting with cost control initiatives and procurement process improvements
• Responding to stakeholder queries and supporting wider procurement administration

About You

You will bring experience from a procurement, buying or supply chain support environment and be confident working in a fast-paced setting.

You Will Have

• Experience in a procurement, purchasing or supply chain support role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of procurement processes and supplier coordination
• Experience raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desirable

• Experience within civil engineering or water sector.

You will be someone who takes ownership, works well under pressure and is committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

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