Procurement Support

Jobtailor; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive Procurement Administrator to support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate meetings, and maintain accurate supplier data while providing essential support to the Leadership Team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and precise, professional communication. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Business Administration and demonstrated experience in procurement support, with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification in Business Administration
• Experience in administrative, coordinator, executive support, procurement support, or team support roles
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel arrangements, and participant communications
• Experience building effective relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliers
• Experience supporting multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proven partner management and relationship-building capabilities
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to propose solutions
• Adaptable and proactive with commitment to quality outcomes
• Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other collaboration tools

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle with administrative and coordination tasks.
• Assist in supplier relationship management strategy development and implementation.
• Act as the primary coordinator for supplier engagements.
• Maintain supplier databases and contact records.
• Serve as central contact for procurement enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct business requirements analysis for procurement initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports, presentations, and communications.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the Procurement Leadership Team.
• Organize supplier meetings, workshops, and customer engagement activities.
• Identify issues, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Meeting Coordination

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Cross-functional Collaboration

Procurement Reporting

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Copilot

Collaboration Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle through administrative, coordination, and customer management support.
• Supporting the development and implementation of supplier relationship management strategies.
• Acting as the primary coordination point for supplier engagements.
• Maintaining supplier databases and contact records.
• Serving as a central point of contact for internal and external procurement‑related enquiries.
• Conducting business requirements analysis to support procurement initiatives and projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of procurement reports, presentations, and communications.
• Providing high‑level administrative support to the Procurement Leadership Team including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
• Organizing supplier meetings, workshops, team events, and customer engagement activities.
• Identifying potential issues, risks, and process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Diploma qualification in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in an administrative, coordinator, executive support, procurement support, or team support role within a dynamic environment.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
• Experience building effective relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliers.
• Experience supporting multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven partner management and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to challenge constructively and propose solutions.
• Highly adaptable and proactive, with a strong commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other collaboration tools.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement lifecycle support, supplier relationship management, and administrative coordination. Proficient in managing multiple priorities while ensuring high accuracy and professionalism in communications and reporting.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Support
• Meeting Coordination
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Organizational Skills

Hard Skills

• Business Requirements Analysis
• Procurement Reporting
• Calendar Management
• Travel Arrangements
• Event Coordination

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• Procurement Lifecycle
• Supplier Engagement
• Customer Management
• Process Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Teams
• Copilot
• Collaboration Tools