Procurement Assistant
JOB_53602984751766Job type
PermanentLocation
ExeterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£25kClosing date
16 Dec 2025
Full time Procurement Assistant in Exeter £25k
Your new company
You'll find a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team that values bold ideas, big dreams, and active curiosity. We foster a culture of innovation, encouraging everyone to contribute to the development and direction of our products and services, while continuously seeking new and efficient ways to work.
Collaboration and sociability are at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in coming together to achieve great things.
Your new role
The Procurement Assistant will play a key role within our Digital Technology & Services Procurement Team who liaise with internal stakeholders and IT Suppliers in relation to implementation and use of IT services within the business. This will include regular supplier due diligence in line with our policies and contract renewals whilst recommending improvements to streamline the process and activities.
The role will involve:
- Seeking out opportunities and where necessary, obtain approvals and negotiate commercial deals in relation to IT supplier contracts
- Running regular reporting and analytics
- Support the Senior Supplier Relationship Manager in respect of SLAs, commercial analysis and business licensing requirements
- Administrative duties in respect of DTS Procurement activities
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in the role you will be highly organised, motivated, and an energetic person as you will be working within a proactive department. You will have an analytical mind, the ability to multitask and an energy and enthusiasm to get projects concluded. You will also be proactive with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
You will also have/be:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
- Experience of working with IT Suppliers and have an interest in Information Technology
- Proficient in a ticketing platform
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- A passion for continuous improvement
What you'll get in return
- Competitive Salary of £25k
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
- Annual Lifestyle Allowance: £300 to spend on an activity of your choice
- Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter
- Private Health Insurance: Provided by Vitality
- Group Income Protection Scheme
- Charitable Fundraising: Matched funding for your efforts
- Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes
- Internal Coaching and Mentoring: Available throughout your time with us
- Training and Career Progression: A strong focus on your development
- Family-Friendly Policies
- Free Parking
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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