Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Location: Warrington - 3 days/week office attendance
Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting compliant, value-driven procurement? Do you enjoy working in environments governed by clear standards, regulation, and transparency? If so, this role could be an excellent fit for you.
About the Role
As a Procurement Assistant, you will support the delivery of compliant, effective procurement activity in line with government regulations and public-sector best practice. Working across assigned categories, you'll assist with end-to-end sourcing processes, maintain accurate documentation, and help to implement contracts that meet statutory requirements and organisational standards.
This role is central to ensuring fair competition, robust supplier management and strong value-for-money outcomes-helping stakeholders navigate public-sector procurement rules with clarity and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of government-aligned category strategies
Assist in delivering regulated sourcing activities, including mini-competitions, frameworks, DPS solutions and compliant tender documentation
Prepare, check, and maintain contract documents in line with public procurement legislation
Support supplier negotiations, manage routine supplier engagement, and help resolve performance issues
Monitor contract performance, KPIs, and compliance requirements
Ensure processes follow public sector procurement regulations (e.g., transparency, audit trails, equal treatment, and competition rules)
Contribute to marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement plans
Promote organisational values, including sustainability, ethical practice, and ESG commitments
Help to share knowledge, guidance and best practice across teams and functions
What We're Looking For
An individual who is:
Positive, proactive, and eager to learn
A clear and confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Highly organised, analytical, and attentive to detail
Comfortable working in environments with structured rules, compliance processes, and multiple stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience
CIPS Level 4, relevant degree, or equivalent public-sector procurement experience
Experience supporting regulated or large-scale procurement activities
Strong Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, data analysis; VBA beneficial)
Familiarity with e-tendering portals and public-sector procurement platforms
Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
Full driving licence desirable
Why Apply?
Our client has been recognised as one of the UK's best places to work and is a certified B Corp, demonstrating strong commitments to sustainability, ethics, and social value. You'll join an organisation with excellent benefits, a supportive culture, and a mission-driven approach to procurement.
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