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Connecting Talent to opportunity

Procurement Support Officer

Expired

Job Description:

Procurement Support Officer based in Newham and the rate is £13.39ph PAYE

This is a full time role working on a temporary contract.

Employer Reference:                  RQ797215

The successful candidate will not necessarily need to have previous procurement experience as the client are looking for a candidate with more of a personality and attitude fit; someone with common sense, inquisitive and confident enough to ask questions, willing to learn and self-motivated.

They will be required to provide the pivotal support tasks which will assist in the effective delivery of the Strategic Procurement Service. They will be the welcoming response to clients/contractors and signposting them to the correct area of the Strategic Procurement Service and will proactively engage with team members and ensuring relevant documentation is accurately maintained.

Duties will include:

  • Preparation of contracts and monitoring of contractor performance.
  • Assist colleagues in the production of tendering documents and statutory notices
  • Maintain computer databases, procurement systems and spreadsheets and to provide reports when required
  • Answer telephone queries, complaints and correspondence from the public, employers, staff, other sections and organisations.
  • Manage the incoming emails on the shared mailboxes ensuring professional and timely responses.
  • Diary management, arranging of meetings and training courses, agendas, venues/rooms.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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