Procurement Assistant supporting finance team with procurement process and supplier relationships. Managing requests, contract renewals, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Manage procurement requests in line with the Simply Business procurement policy
Support day-to-day procurement tasks across various business categories
Maintain and manage the contract database and supplier-related records
Negotiate pricing and contract terms directly with suppliers under guidance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business
Requirements
Commercially-minded and isn’t afraid to challenge suppliers
Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and suppliers
Able to operate independently and as part of a team
Experienced in using procurement systems (e.g. SAP)
Able to prioritise a sometimes significant workload
Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Flexible parental leave with six months full pay to primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you’re the secondary caregiver
Life event leave providing an extra day off every two years
Two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, four weeks off after ten years
Private medical insurance through BUPA covering pre-existing conditions
Health cash plan for everyday medical expenses
Competitive salary based on experience and market
Potential annual bonus based on performance
Tools for personal development with dedicated learning platform
Mental health support with counselling access
Matching pension contribution up to five per cent
Tax-free life assurance sum equivalent to four times basic salary, option to increase to ten times
Salary sacrifice car scheme for a brand new car at a fixed monthly amount after 6 months service
Flexible benefits scheme for critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or gym membership
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