Assistant Procurement Manager

Job Description - Assistant Procurement Manager (26372)

Job Description

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Salary £28,500 per annum plus 34 days leave (rising to 39) and family friendly policies

Temporary contract (12 months), full time (37.5 hpw), hybrid working

Newcastle upon Tyne

We can’t offer a CoS for this role

Looking to build your career in procurement and do some real good while you’re at it? This could be the role you’ve been waiting for. You’ll help us get the best value for our money and make a real difference to the lives of our customers. If you’re ready to grow your skills in a people-focused setting, this is your chance to be right at the heart of it.

Turn data into insight to shape smart sourcing decisions

Support procurement projects from strategy through to delivery

Guide teams to buy the right way and stay compliant

Work with our Oracle P2P system to facilitate the purchasing of goods and services

Manage your own spend categories and supplier performance

You’ll join a friendly, supportive team who care about doing things properly. We’ll help you grow your skills and confidence, to develop your career in procurement. You’ll work flexibly, learn loads, and make a real impact. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!

Ideally has experience providing operational support across multiple areas of the business

Confidence using systems and analysing data

Strong communication skills to guide and influence others

Confident working to agreed rules and structured processes

A curious mindset and drive to improve how things are done

We work core hours between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 with flexibility built in

We work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office, with the rest from home.

Our anchor day is Monday, and you pick your preferred second day

34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”). The option to buy 5 more each year

Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more

Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)

Work your way with flexibility to balance life and work

Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support