Procurement Business Support Lead

Bdo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory firm in Westminster seeks a Procurement Business Support Lead to support the procurement team and enhance vendor relationships. Candidates should possess strong stakeholder relationship skills, basic Microsoft Excel skills, and a proactive approach to managing tasks. The role offers flexible working options and aims to integrate procurement training across various business streams.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of procurement or commercial work.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate policies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement training and buying channels.
• Manage procurement assets aligned with procedures.
• Assist end users with queries related to procurement.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship skills

Basic Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Procurement Business Support Lead

At BDO, the Procurement function is part of the wider Finance Department. Our mission is to support the business in procuring goods and services through streamlined processes that deliver value. We aim to establish, maintain, monitor, and evaluate vendor relationships to reduce risks, improve vendor performance, foster innovation, and provide competitive advantages.

We are looking for someone proactive, confident in managing tasks independently, and skilled in collaborating and communicating with senior stakeholders including managers, directors, and partners. The role involves supporting the procurement team with training, communication, and operational support across various business streams such as Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk, and other areas like IT, HR, Finance, Property, Marketing, and Risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement training and provide support for buying channels to the wider business.
• Manage procurement assets, ensuring they are current and aligned with procedures.
• Oversee communication channels like the intranet and messaging boards.
• Assist end users with queries related to buying channels and procurement policies.
• Support reporting requirements and develop skills in data analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Manage system training for internal and external users to ensure proficiency.
• Support communication and engagement plans.
• Identify system improvements and assist with implementation.

Candidate Requirements

• Basic understanding of procurement or commercial work.
• Ability to quickly grasp new technology and requirements.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills with a desire to improve.
• Excellent communication skills across multiple channels.
• Ability to map existing processes, e.g., using Microsoft Visio.
• Ability to communicate policies effectively.
• Confidence in presenting procurement goals and vision.

We value authenticity and support agile working, offering flexible options to suit individual and team needs.

BDO is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm committed to supporting entrepreneurial organizations. We focus on mutual support, professional growth, and a collaborative culture, providing resources and programs to help you achieve your career goals.