Temporary Procurement Admin Assistant; poss. to perm

Temporary Procurement Admin Assistant - 6 Months (poss. to perm.) - Reading - Office-based initially, then 1-2 days WFH - £16.50 to £17.50 Per Hour + Holiday Pay

Our client is a respected organisation within the Local/Central Government sector. With a team of five in Procurement and plans to grow, they are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey and challenges are opportunities for growth.

This is a great chance to join a busy and expanding procurement team. You'll support day-to-day admin activity across a wide range of tasks - updating procurement documents, managing supplier details, and coordinating low to mid-value contracts. With changes in procurement law underway, it's an ideal time to get involved. A varied admin role for someone organised, proactive, and ready to get stuck in.

Duties will include:

• Supporting tender processes, including publishing procurement notices and updating contract documentation
• Managing procurement inbox queries and coordinating procurement dates, notices, and supplier information
• Providing procurement admin support for a broad range of goods and services - from stationery, through to car fleet and IT equipment etc.
• Drafting and preparing supplier letters, reports, contract documentation, and maintaining electronic filing
• Processing supplier set-ups, purchase requisitions, and helping manage the contract register
• Assisting with supplier checks and contributing to a busy and friendly team environment

You will have previous UK office administration experience, be bright, adaptable and detail-oriented, with a good eye for drafting and reading documents. Procurement admin experience would be a bonus but is not essential. A strong grasp of written English is required, and a degree in Law, Politics, Business or English would be helpful but not essential. You'll need to show initiative, flexibility and a positive, can-do approach to support a busy team through a period of change.

You’ll join a supportive and well-structured team that values collaboration and growth. You’ll gain exposure to meaningful procurement work across a variety of categories. If you're looking for a longer-term opportunity in a team where your ideas and attention to detail are appreciated - this could be the right next step!

If this super on-going temporary to poss. perm administrative opportunity has sparked your interest, I'm eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today -  Or send your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!