Assistant Procurement Partner (Logistics)

Venn Group; Chesterfield (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking an Assistant Procurement Partner (Logistics) on a hybrid basis in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on supporting procurement and logistics operations to ensure the efficient supply of goods and services across the organisation.

You will manage quotations, tenders, contract management, and supplier engagement, identify cost-saving initiatives, and drive process improvements while building strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a public sector, NHS, or similarly regulated environment.
• CIPS qualification or currently working towards one.
• Strong contract management and supplier relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting procurement and logistics operations to ensure the efficient supply of goods and services across the organisation.
• Managing procurement activities including quotations, tenders, contract management, and supplier engagement.
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving initiatives, product standardisation programmes, and process improvements.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Analysing procurement and stock management data to provide recommendations that improve performance and value for money.
• Supporting inventory management, stock reviews, and supply chain optimisation projects.
• Ensuring procurement activities are undertaken in line with relevant public sector procurement regulations and organisational policies.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Stock management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Assistant Procurement Partner (Logistics)

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Contract: 3-month temporary contract with a view to becoming permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Hybrid

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting procurement and logistics operations to ensure the efficient supply of goods and services across the organisation
• Managing procurement activities including quotations, tenders, contract management, and supplier engagement
• Identifying and delivering cost‑saving initiatives, product standardisation programmes, and process improvements
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency
• Analysing procurement and stock management data to provide recommendations that improve performance and value for money
• Supporting inventory management, stock reviews, and supply chain optimisation projects
• Ensuring procurement activities are undertaken in line with relevant public sector procurement regulations and organisational policies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous procurement experience within a public sector, NHS, or similarly regulated environment
• A CIPS qualification or be working towards one
• Strong contract management and supplier relationship management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience of stock management, inventory control, or supply chain operations would be advantageous

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates