Job Description

Procurement Administrator

Location: Brighton
Salary: 16 p/h
Job Type: Full-time, Interim Contract 2 months initially

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Procurement Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative, communication and stakeholder management skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality support to a wide range of service users.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for providing accurate information, advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on procurement-related services, procedures and policies. You will act as a key point of contact, liaising between service users and operational teams to ensure queries and requests are handled efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and guidance on procurement services, processes and activities.
• Respond to enquiries from managers and staff, using appropriate communication methods tailored to different audiences.
• Assess queries and identify appropriate solutions, escalating or referring more complex matters where necessary.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and service users.
• Research policies, procedures, regulations and procurement practices to provide accurate and informed advice.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of procurement processes, industry developments and relevant legislation.
• Support colleagues in promoting self-service tools and increasing user understanding of procurement services.
• Produce and maintain high-quality information for guidance documents, publications and web-based resources.
• Maintain accurate records and information systems in line with Data Protection requirements.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports to support service improvement and process efficiency.
• Provide administrative support for procurement projects and advise on the potential impact on service users.
• Support and guide other members of the administration team where required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A professional and confident approach when dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to research information and interpret policies, procedures and regulations accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Good IT skills, including experience using databases, reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you are an organised and enthusiastic professional looking for your next opportunity and can start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.

Next Steps:

• Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview immediately and start asap!
• Please apply today with your up to date CV and contact details
• If you have trouble uploading your CV, please email it to (url removed) and put the job title as the subject

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)

By registering with Office Angels you will benefit from the support of a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant, have access to various interviewing techniques, regular updates of the local employment market and consistent feedback on all applications. This service is offered right through to the day you start your new role and beyond.

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

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