Procurement Assistant

Derby, UK Vantage Recruitment Purchasing / Procurement Assistant, Derby based, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, office based £25-28k, based on experience   We're seeking a talented Procurement Assistant to support a Procurement, Energy and Fuels team within a business management consultancy, assisting clients in both public and private sectors to achieve tangible added value.   As the Procurement Assistant your duties will include: Validation of Client energy and fuel invoices; Monitoring and recording of energy and fuel market pricing; Recording Client energy and fuel consumption and profiling; Production of consumption/pricing reports on behalf of Clients against agreed timescales; Supporting the preparation and issue of Client invitations to tender; Supporting the analysis and evaluation of Supplier Tenders and proposals; General administration support for the team. To be successful in this role as a Procurement Assistant you will have the following skills, experience and qualifications; Be highly organised and able to manage multiple competing priorities; Have the ability to work under your own initiative with meticulous attention to detail when completing administrative tasks; Be IT Literate with a strong practical knowledge of MS Office software, particularly MS Excel; Be numerate and commercially aware; Have excellent communication and time management skills; Have excellent team working and relationship-building skills; Be confident in interacting with people at all levels both within our business and also within our Clients businesses. Have a passion for career progression and willing to learn new skills. Experience of working in procurement, commercial or accounts roles would be an advantage. Have a minimum of 5 GCSE's (A-C including Maths and English) Have a willingness to work towards MCIPS qualification or similar professional qualification. The benefits of being part of the team: An exceptional mix of benefits including; A competitive salary based on experience together with a discretionary Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based on company profitability. 5% company pension contribution. 27 days annual holiday entitlement (plus 8 bank holidays). Private healthcare. Generous life insurance arrangements. Sick pay. A job within a values driven company. Interesting and varied work. Friendly colleagues with a strong mix of skills, knowledge and experience. The opportunity to develop your career further with an Investors in People - Gold Company. A professional yet non-corporate company culture. If you are interested in this this role of procurement assistant and joining our team apply now for a confidential conversation