Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for process improvement? Can you combine this with strong administrative and stakeholder management skills? Then this opportunity could be an excellent fit for your next career move in procurement or the start of your career.
What will I be learning?
In this role, you’ll join the procurement function of a global financial services organisation, gaining hands-on exposure to end-to-end procurement processes including goods receipting, supplier onboarding, and contract administration. While you’ll already bring strong administrative experience, this role will allow you to deepen your understanding of procurement operations and build valuable cross-functional relationships.
What work will I be doing?
* Managing goods receipting processes across the procurement lifecycle
* Leading the onboarding process for third-party suppliers
* Validating that due diligence checks are completed in a timely and compliant manner
* Engaging internal stakeholders to collect and verify procurement data
* Reviewing and capturing accurate contract data in the Contracts database
* Uploading and maintaining contract records
* Capturing key procurement data for reporting purposes
* Responding to ad hoc procurement-related queries
* Identifying opportunities to improve systems, tools, and processes
What will I be gaining?
* Practical exposure to procurement, supplier management, and contract administration within a global financial firm
* The opportunity to work closely with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders
* A role where initiative and process improvement are encouraged
* A stepping stone into more senior roles in procurement or operations
* The chance to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment
What are we looking for?
You’ll demonstrate:
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Attention to detail when managing supplier and contract data
* A proactive mindset to problem-solve and improve existing processes
* Ability to collaborate across departments and with external suppliers
Essential Criteria:
We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following, whether from work, education, or personal experience:
* Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
* A strong interest in procurement or supply chain
Qualifications:
* Degree educated or relevant experience in a procurement or supply chain environment
Desired Experience:
* Knowledge of contract structures and use of contract management tools
* Experience working across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment
* Understanding of project management principles
* Experience in data reporting or analytics (desirable, not essential)
* Exposure to procurement within the financial sector is a plus
Benefits:
* Access to training and online resources to support your ongoing development
* Health cash plan coverage
* Cycle to work scheme
Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
Things you need to know:
• To apply, you’ll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions.
• We’d like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.