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Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 11,000 across Head Office and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Procurement Assistant (fixed-term) – hybrid role with both office-based and homeworking
£24,100 per annum
This is a fixed-term role from 13 May 2024 until 18 July 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Head Office team as a Procurement Assistant.
We are looking for a passionate individual who will deliver a first-class support service to internal stakeholders and our external supply chain in a fast-paced Procurement Department.
Reporting to the Procurement Support Manager, you will maintain, support, and enhance the day-to-day running of the Procurement function, utilising the Procure to Pay system.
The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and a flexible approach. Excellent organisation skills are key to accommodate the range of processes within the role, along with strong verbal and written communication skills as you will liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.
HOURS OF WORK
This is a fixed-term role from 13 May 2024 until 18 July 2025
You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest finish time is 7pm.
Please note this is a hybrid role with both office-based and homeworking.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Previous administrative experience
- Adaptable working approach and ability to multi-task
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Excel skills
- GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) English and Maths
Desirable requirements:
- Advanced Excel skills
- Previous experience of working within a Procurement Department
- Previous experience of using Internet based Procurement systems
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Colleague Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Closing date: 2 April 2024 at 12 Noon
1st interviews to be held: 8 April 2024
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome.
We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
