Procurement Services Assistant

Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid)
Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella)
Duration: 6 months initially

We're currently seeking a Procurement Services Assistant to join our utilities client's Procurement Excellence & Sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile function responsible for governance, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement across Procurement.

This role sits within a specialist team supporting policy, governance, compliance and talent development, playing a key part in ensuring the Procurement function operates efficiently, compliantly and delivers maximum value to the organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Policy, Governance, Compliance & Talent Management, you will support the delivery and ongoing improvement of procurement governance, policies and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Procurement governance framework
• Ensuring policies and processes are clearly communicated and consistently adopted across the function
• Supporting the rollout and implementation of the Procurement Act, including updates and changes
• Monitoring compliance, identifying issues and reporting to key stakeholders
• Supporting risk management activities, including supply chain risk reporting and mitigation
• Assisting with the management of procurement operational risks and governance effectiveness
• Contributing to reporting, analytics and insights to support business decision-making
• Supporting stakeholder engagement, providing guidance on governance and compliance requirements
• Helping develop and maintain the Procurement Talent Matrix and training plans
• Supporting Supply Chain Sustainability initiatives, including reporting and social value commitments
• Driving improvements in governance processes and assessing the impact of changes across the function

About You

You'll be someone who is proactive, organised and keen to develop within a governance and compliance-focused procurement environment.

You will bring:

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a continuous improvement mindset
• Good analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working in a procurement or compliance-related environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
• An understanding of governance, compliance and risk management principles

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of procurement regulations (e.g. Utilities Contract Regulations)
• Experience within a regulated or utilities environment
• Exposure to audit, compliance or risk mitigation activities
• Progress towards or interest in a professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS)

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