Procurement Operations Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a Procurement Operations Assistant to support procurement processes at their London Headquarters. This permanent position offers the chance to develop your career while making a positive impact. You will manage queries, support stakeholders, and ensure high service delivery standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 12 months' experience or strong understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for procurement-related queries.
• Process and approve purchase requisitions and orders.
• Run reports and provide performance insights.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Tools

Unit4

SAP

Microsoft Office

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Procurement Operations Assistant, London

Client: The Salvation Army

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b59cc5364f81

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Please note this is a permanent position.

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week working at our London Headquarters with at least 40% per month onsite.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding procurement support within a dynamic and mission-driven organisation? The Salvation Army is seeking a Procurement Operations Assistant to join our Operations Team in the Procurement Unit at our Territorial Headquarters in London.

As part of a collaborative team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement processes, managing queries, supporting stakeholders, and maintaining high standards of service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career while contributing to a respected charity in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for procurement-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the Procurement Maildrop, Task Bar, and telephone call queue to ensure timely and professional responses.
• Process and approve purchase requisitions, orders, and supplier onboarding in our P2P system.
• Support operational buyers and help manage procurement contracts and catalogue updates.
• Run reports and provide performance insights to the Procurement Operations Manager.
• Train stakeholders in procurement procedures and offer end-user support on P2P systems.
• Troubleshoot issues related to purchase orders, invoicing, and payments.

What You’ll Bring:

• Up to 12 months' experience or strong understanding of procurement processes in a complex organisation.
• Familiarity with P2P systems and purchasing software such as Unit4 or SAP.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.