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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