Strategic Public Sector Procurement Assistant

Adecco; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to support procurement strategies within the Thames Valley Police Force, located in Kidlington. This hybrid role requires strong organizational skills and a UK Full Driving Licence. The candidate should have a background in procurement or finance and work towards CIPS. This position is fixed-term until June 1, 2027, offering a salary of £31,245 per annum. Compliance with procurement processes and supplier management is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with a process-oriented approach.
• Experience in procurement/finance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and processes.
• Facilitate the end-to-end procurement process.
• Develop scopes of work and manage supplier negotiations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders for supplier management.
• Implement initiatives for competitive sourcing advantage.

Skills

UK Full Driving Licence

Demonstrable organisational skills

Strong commercial acumen

Experience with cross-functional collaboration

Education

GCSE or equivalent in commercial or procurement/finance discipline

Working towards CIPS

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to support procurement strategies within the Thames Valley Police Force, located in Kidlington. This hybrid role requires strong organizational skills and a UK Full Driving Licence. The candidate should have a background in procurement or finance and work towards CIPS. This position is fixed-term until June 1, 2027, offering a salary of £31,245 per annum. Compliance with procurement processes and supplier management is essential.