Assistant Procurement Manager

Assistant Procurement Manager

Location: Croydon office location with Hybrid working

Salary: £47,000 to £51,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension

Contract Type: Permanent

Position type: Full Time

Our client protects millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, they’re ready to help.

They do this by paying their members, by charging a levy and by investing sustainably. Their work has a real impact on people’s lives, so they strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind.

They are pleased to announce that their Commercial Services team is expanding, and they are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to join the team.

This position will be responsible for provision of procurement and contract management support to the wider Commercial Services team. It will support the Senior Commercial Manager in the management of their Investment team’s data licence contacts and will be managing the administration of the renewal process; including negotiating terms, maintaining user lists, and setting up of new vendors, ensuring all required due diligence checks are carried out.

This is a key position that will ensure they are fully prepared for new Procurement Regulations, by helping to update their key templates, policies and guidance documentation; along with supporting the testing of system changes.

Their ideal applicant will have previous supply chain experience, be that contract management or buying/purchasing, including experience of undertaking requests for quotations (RfQs) from within the private or public sector. Additional experiences they are looking for include ensuring contract records are recorded and maintained accurately, and experience of payment processes; requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices to enable resolution of payment queries.

If you are currently studying towards/ looking to study towards to becoming a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or World Commerce and Contracting Association (WCC), they will support your study. Additionally, we are open to applicants that have the equivalent experience.

Sound like you? Apply now.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment they’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career.

They’ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.

Their Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.

They’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role you will be guaranteed an interview.

They embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome there.

They’re happy to talk about flexible working

No agencies please