Procurement Assistant

We are working closely with a local authority in Elmbridge to assist with the appointment of a Procurement Assistant, on a 7.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.67- £28.59 per hour

Summary:

The Procurement Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Procurement Business Partner in delivering efficient, compliant, and value-for-money procurement services across Elmbridge Borough Council. The postholder supports procurement activities for goods, works, and services, ensuring procurement exercises are conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Council's Contract Procedure Rules, and public sector procurement best practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational support for procurement activities across multiple Council service areas.
• Assist in ensuring procurement exercises comply with the Procurement Act 2023, procurement regulations, and Council Contract Procedure Rules.
• Upload tender documentation, manage supplier communications, and maintain procurement records.
• Assist in meeting statutory transparency obligations by publishing procurement notices and contract information.
• Ensure procurement documentation is issued accurately and within required deadlines.
• Comply with Council policies relating to health and safety, confidentiality, information governance, and data protection.

Qualifications:

• Five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics, or equivalent relevant experience.

Essentials:

• Experience supporting public sector procurement exercises and compliant tendering processes.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, regulations, and best practice, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience using electronic procurement portals and tender management systems

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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