Procurement Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34.72 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Esher, Surrey |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Nations Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Category : Interims
High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD
Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36:00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £34.72
This position is in the Assessment Team in the South of Powys. Candidates must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle as Powys is remote and does not have regular public transport.
'2 days remote, 3 days in the office.'
About the role
You will be assisting with procurement of goods, works and services for Elmbridge Borough Council, helping to achieve best value and enabling the council to deliver services to residents.
The main purpose of the role:
As Procurement Assistant you will support the Procurement Business Partner in delivering value for money through efficient and effective procurement services for Elmbridge Borough Council, while ensuring regulatory compliance. This will involve working on procurement projects for goods, works or services for the council and assisting with general administrative duties.
Specific duties and responsibilities
• Provide effective procurement support across multiple service areas within the council, and assist with procurement exercises for commonly bought goods and services.
• Provide support to ensure procurement exercises comply with the council’s procurement regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Work with the council’s electronic tendering portal and contract management system.
• Assist in the council’s transparency obligations including maintaining the Contracts Register.
• Ensure appropriate outcome letters are drafted, legally compliant and sent in a timely manner.
• Assist with the development of procurement procedures, processes, manuals and guidance notes which support procurement compliance and capability and reflect best practice.
• Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory and technology changes as they relate to the responsibilities of the post.
• Any other duties required by the Procurement Business Partner.
• To promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and working to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected.
Qualifications and education
No.
Key requirements
1.
5 GCSEs including Maths and English or
equivalent experience.
2.
University degree.
Desirable
Key requirements
1.
Experience of working in public sector procurement environment and/or an ability to demonstrate a good understanding of procurement within the public sector.
Desirable
2.
Contributing to successful project outcomes and engaging with all levels of an organisation.
Essential
3.
Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and judgement in making decisions
Knowledge, skills and abilities
1.
Computer literacy, good knowledge of using Microsoft Word and Excel, able to adapt to using new technology.
2.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both written and spoken English.
3.
Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to focus on all aspects of a task.
4.
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, within defined requirements for the role.
5.
Able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
Some knowledge of current procurement best practice in the public sector.
High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD
Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36:00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £34.72
This position is in the Assessment Team in the South of Powys. Candidates must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle as Powys is remote and does not have regular public transport.
'2 days remote, 3 days in the office.'
About the role
You will be assisting with procurement of goods, works and services for Elmbridge Borough Council, helping to achieve best value and enabling the council to deliver services to residents.
The main purpose of the role:
As Procurement Assistant you will support the Procurement Business Partner in delivering value for money through efficient and effective procurement services for Elmbridge Borough Council, while ensuring regulatory compliance. This will involve working on procurement projects for goods, works or services for the council and assisting with general administrative duties.
Specific duties and responsibilities
• Provide effective procurement support across multiple service areas within the council, and assist with procurement exercises for commonly bought goods and services.
• Provide support to ensure procurement exercises comply with the council’s procurement regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Work with the council’s electronic tendering portal and contract management system.
• Assist in the council’s transparency obligations including maintaining the Contracts Register.
• Ensure appropriate outcome letters are drafted, legally compliant and sent in a timely manner.
• Assist with the development of procurement procedures, processes, manuals and guidance notes which support procurement compliance and capability and reflect best practice.
• Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory and technology changes as they relate to the responsibilities of the post.
• Any other duties required by the Procurement Business Partner.
• To promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and working to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected.
Qualifications and education
No.
Key requirements
1.
5 GCSEs including Maths and English or
equivalent experience.
2.
University degree.
Desirable
Key requirements
1.
Experience of working in public sector procurement environment and/or an ability to demonstrate a good understanding of procurement within the public sector.
Desirable
2.
Contributing to successful project outcomes and engaging with all levels of an organisation.
Essential
3.
Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and judgement in making decisions
Knowledge, skills and abilities
1.
Computer literacy, good knowledge of using Microsoft Word and Excel, able to adapt to using new technology.
2.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both written and spoken English.
3.
Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to focus on all aspects of a task.
4.
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, within defined requirements for the role.
5.
Able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
Some knowledge of current procurement best practice in the public sector.