Procurement Assistant
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 13+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.40 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR19995
Job Responsibilities
Support procurement team in all procurement tasks.
Help with tender and quotation processes.
Prepare documents, correspondence, and reports.
Maintain the Council’s Tendering System and Approved Contractor List.
Communicate with contractors and service providers.
Handle inquiries from clients and contractors.
Assist in tender assessment and documentation.
Input data into the Council’s financial system.
Occasionally assist Head of Procurement.
Use Council systems and procedures efficiently.
Person Specifications
Must Have
Good education level.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
Office or administrative experience.
Ability to work independently.
Good communication skills.
Ability to adapt to change.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of public sector procurement rules.
Experience with local government procurement processes.
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