Procurement Services Assistant
Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid)
Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella)
Duration: 6 months initially
We're currently seeking a Procurement Services Assistant to join our utilities client's Procurement Excellence & Sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile function responsible for governance, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement across Procurement.
This role sits within a specialist team supporting policy, governance, compliance and talent development, playing a key part in ensuring the Procurement function operates efficiently, compliantly and delivers maximum value to the organisation.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Policy, Governance, Compliance & Talent Management, you will support the delivery and ongoing improvement of procurement governance, policies and processes.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Procurement governance framework
Ensuring policies and processes are clearly communicated and consistently adopted across the function
Supporting the rollout and implementation of the Procurement Act, including updates and changes
Monitoring compliance, identifying issues and reporting to key stakeholders
Supporting risk management activities, including supply chain risk reporting and mitigation
Assisting with the management of procurement operational risks and governance effectiveness
Contributing to reporting, analytics and insights to support business decision-making
Supporting stakeholder engagement, providing guidance on governance and compliance requirements
Helping develop and maintain the Procurement Talent Matrix and training plans
Supporting Supply Chain Sustainability initiatives, including reporting and social value commitments
Driving improvements in governance processes and assessing the impact of changes across the functionAbout You
You'll be someone who is proactive, organised and keen to develop within a governance and compliance-focused procurement environment.
You will bring:
Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
Ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders
A proactive, can-do attitude with a continuous improvement mindset
Good analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesSkills & Experience
Essential:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
Experience working in a procurement or compliance-related environment
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
An understanding of governance, compliance and risk management principlesDesirable:
Working knowledge of procurement regulations (e.g. Utilities Contract Regulations)
Experience within a regulated or utilities environment
Exposure to audit, compliance or risk mitigation activities
Progress towards or interest in a professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS)
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