Procurement Assistant

Graduate Procurement Specialist

Starting Salary: £25,000 to £26,000 Location: Crawley Job Type: Full-time In-Office

We are working alongside one of the UK's leading procurement service providers, who are seeking an ambitious and driven graduate who is eager to build a long-term career within procurement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where you'll benefit from exceptional training, exposure to a diverse range of projects, and clear opportunities for professional development within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Receive coaching, training, support, and mentoring to gain the necessary knowledge and develop skills to effectively contribute to our team.
• Progress to managing your own workload, handling enquiries, and producing competitive quotes to secure profitable business orders.
• Work on a range of tasks from fast-paced, high volume, quick turnaround requests to orders with a large technical scope and longer lead times.
• Globally source a wide range of goods, materials, equipment, and services.
• Select the right product, negotiate the right price, and meet delivery criteria.
• Compile and present bids that meet exact technical and commercial requirements and facilitate positive decisions.
• Effectively manage relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Develop practical business acumen and an understanding of the commercial challenges and rewards of working in an SME environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree.
• Relevant work experience is ideal, possibly gained from working in a procurement, account management, or trading house environment, or be newly qualified with limited or different career experience.
• Intuitive interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong and confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Customer-focused problem-solving skills.
• Effective IT, time management, and personal organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Dynamic and diverse work environment.
• Opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and experience in a global market.