Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a Cambridge based employer of choice. With the opportunity to be home-based for 2-3 days per week, this role offers 36 days holiday and strong career development opportunities. The role calls for a junior commercial/procurement professional who is confident using excel and can drive the Co-ordination of and contribution to procurement project work. The role will contribute to the design and development of specific purchasing administrative systems the development and ownership of their contracts and supplier information. Working in a high-performing team, you will be responsible for ensuring procurement deals represent best value for the business; have a key role in identifying opportunity for procurement; track performance of deals and demonstrate best value. The production of monthly reports to track procurement activities and the benefit achieved is a key part as is the building of effective business relationships within the supply chain.

With demonstrable experience working in either a procurement or commercial capacity, the successful candidate will have strong communication skills combined with excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines. You will have good Excel skills and the ability pick up new concepts and responsibility quickly. The role has high expectations in terms of career development with CIPS study support available for the right candidate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities