Procurement Officer

Insight Select; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Assistant in Exeter to support their Digital Technology & Services Procurement team. The role involves managing supplier contracts, conducting due diligence, and assisting with process improvements. This opportunity offers a salary of £25,000, hybrid working with two days in the office, and a package that includes 25 days of holiday, private health insurance, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

£300 annual lifestyle allowance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private health insurance

Income protection scheme

Cycle to Work and Gym Flex schemes

Coaching, mentoring, and training focus

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial negotiations and approvals for IT contracts.
• Conduct supplier due diligence and manage contract renewals.
• Produce regular reporting and analytics.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with IT suppliers

Comfortable using ticketing platforms

Analytical mindset

Job description

Procurement Assistant

£25,000 | Exeter, Hybrid - 2 days per month in office | Permanent

An exciting opportunity to support the Digital Technology & Services Procurement team, working with internal stakeholders and IT suppliers to ensure the effective delivery and management of IT services. You’ll assist with contract renewals, supplier due diligence, and process improvements while helping to drive value and efficiency across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting commercial negotiations and approvals for IT supplier contracts
• Conducting supplier due diligence and managing contract renewals
• Producing regular reporting and analytics
• Assisting with SLAs, commercial analysis and licensing requirements
• Providing administrative support across procurement activities

Essential Skillset

• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience working with IT suppliers or a genuine interest in IT
• Comfortable using ticketing platforms
• Analytical mindset with enthusiasm for continuous improvement

Package

• £25,000 salary
• Hybrid working (approx. 2 days per month in Exeter office)
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy additional unpaid leave)
• £300 annual lifestyle allowance
• Pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
• Private health insurance
• Income protection scheme
• Cycle to Work and Gym Flex schemes
• Coaching, mentoring and strong training & development focus
• Free on-site parking