Procurement Coordinator
Posted 1 day ago by Royal British Legion
£31,265 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Procurement Coordinator role is a newly created position within the Procurement team, based in London, offering a two-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on coordinating and administering procurement activities to support the organization in maximizing funds for beneficiaries through effective procurement and contract management. The position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing a career in procurement while gaining practical experience and support for professional qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as first point of contact for internal and external procurement queries
- Overall responsibility for the team mailbox, including responding to and triaging messages
- Provide administrative support across the procurement lifecycle, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and maintaining trackers and registers
- Support the coordination and completion of supplier due diligence processes, including tracking documents and liaising with internal risk leads
- Support the preparation of contract documentation and coordinate supplier onboarding activities across each team
- Assist the team in working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and timelines and assist in planning team resources
Key Skills:
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Experience or knowledge of procurement processes and contract management
- Proficiency in using office software and tools for documentation and communication
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
Salary (Rate): £31,265 per annum
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Role: Procurement Coordinator
Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working
Contract Type: 2 Years Fixed Term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,890 to £31,265 per annum inclusive of London Supplement
We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our Procurement team in a newly created Procurement Coordinator role, on a two year fixed term contract basis. Our team in Procurement are here to support our organisation in providing the maximum funds for our beneficiaries by delivering efficiencies, value for money and minimising risk through strategic and effective procurement and contract management. Specifically, they support all functions within RBL to utilise procurement, supply and contract management best practices, provide a centre of excellence for advice and guidance for employees to access and play an active part in the our governance processes. This new role will sit at the heart of this team, responsible for the coordination and administration of the teams activities. As a newly created position, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest in a career in Procurement to join an established an successful team, who will in turn provide you the chance to gain practical experience and support you to undertake professional qualifications.
Reporting to our Head of Procurement, key responsibilities will include:
- Act as first point of contact for internal and external procurement queries
- Overall responsibility for the team mailbox, to include responding to and triaging messages
- Provide administrative support across the procurement lifecycle, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and maintaining trackers and registers
- Support the coordination and completion of supplier due diligence processes, including tracking documents and liaising with internal risk leads
- Support the preparation of contract documentation, and be responsible for coordinating supplier onboarding activities across each team
- Assist the team with working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and timelines and assist in planning team resources
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include – 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Opportunities to volunteer
Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.