Procurement Category Assistant

Title: Procurement Category AssistantSector: Public Sector TransportLocation: East Midlands / Hybrid (2 days in the office)Sea Global are proud to be partnering with a well-recognised public sector Transport organsiation at the forefront of the industry. They are recruiting for a Procurement Category Assistant on to join their exciting fast paced function.They are looking for an up-and-coming procurement professional who has a couple years experience in a similar procurement or supply chain role. This is an amazing opportunity to get involved with a leading company, where you will be working on exciting projects to help develop your procurement career and be able to get stuck in from day one.Please see details on the role below and feel free to reach out if you are interested!Role & ResponsibilitiesManage and conduct low risk tender or quotation activity for goods, services, and one-off purchasesSupport end to end procurement and category management, including supporting sourcing, contracts, and supplier managementCreate Purchase Orders, process new supplier requests, and maintain accurate records for complianceManage the Procurement Contracts database to ensure that contracts remain valid, and any contractual breaches are identified and resolved through the relevant escalation processReport into and work closely with the Category Manager and wider Procurement teamExperience & RequirementsA level qualified or equivalent experienceExperience working within a procurement or supply chain environment (desirable but not essential)Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and willing to take on new challengesTeam player with the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholdersEffective communication skills, both written and verbal