Procurement Assistant – BEXLEY05
London Borough of Bexley
Role
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is someone with proven experience in an office environment, adept with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Access. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. You are a proactive and adaptable individual, capable of managing changing demands and challenges. A basic understanding of local government procurement processes is preferred.
What the Job Involves
As a Procurement Assistant, you will assist the Head of Procurement, Procurement Managers, and the Senior Procurement Officer with all aspects of the procurement process, including the progression and recording of tenders and quotations. Major duties involve assisting with advertising and tendering schemes, preparing procurement-related documents, maintaining the Council’s tendering system and Approved List of Contractors, and effectively communicating with contractors and service providers. You will contribute to maintaining procurement systems, processing tenders, and performing various tasks as required.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent professional writing and verbal communication
- Adaptability to change and flexibility in work approach
- Basic understanding of procurement processes in local government