Procurement Assistant

Salary: £32,400 – £36,000 per year

We have partnered with this international trading and technology company that has built some of the fastest, most sophisticated electronic trading platforms in the world, and who are looking for a Procurement Associate for a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Global Head of Procurement & Logistics, the Procurement Associate will be responsible for supporting the company’s Procurement & Logistics capabilities at a global level. They will be focused on helping to support and manage an ongoing stream of procurement requests, as well as providing leverage on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Operations:
  
  • Owning the process to create purchase orders based on stakeholder requisitions, while ensuring compliance and maximizing value to the organisation. 
  • Responding to emergency requests and expediting orders as needed.
  • Tracking and maintaining the status of orders, and reporting any delivery issues.
  • Reviewing all purchase-related documents for errors before it is sent to the finance department.
  • Ensuring all purchased goods and services are up to company standards and in compliance with relevant federal or state laws.
  • Prepare international shipping documents and monitor shipment progress

• Partnership and Collaboration:
  
  • Performing research and communicating with suppliers to identify the best goods and services for the company.
  • Developing subject matter expertise within specific commodity area(s)
  • Setting stakeholder expectations and communicating updates.

• Project Support:
  
  • Providing leverage to the Head of Procurement on an as-needed basis for special initiatives
  • Supporting procurement system implementations and enhancements
  • Assisting with reporting and analytics and logistics functions
  • Continually assessing internal processes and highlighting opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a purchasing associate supporting high volume teams, or a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Sound understanding of procurement best practices and the buying process.
• Working knowledge of procurement management software, such as Oracle, Ariba, GEP, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit judgment and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding problem solving and time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Preferred: Experience supporting logistics operations
• Preferred: Previous experience in the technology and/or financial services industries

Benefits

Their office is located in the heart of London’s financial district and is easily accessible by public transport links. While they work hard, their cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• 5 weeks of paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays
• Pension, medical and dental, group life and income protection schemes
• Free gym membership