Procurement Assistant
Reporting to the Framework Manager the role provides support to internal operational procurement staff and Members within the scope of Fusion21 procurement service offer.
The role focuses on the delivery of procurement services, predominately undertaking discrete tasks within the procurement process under guidance and direction from more senior colleagues.
The post holder is required to be able to operate under the guidance of more senior staff, and to support their needs across a range of procurement projects.
The post holder will be required to proactively manage their workload to meet the requirements and timescales of the team. The post holder is expected have a general understanding of public sector procurement to support their activity.
Fusion21 work with public sector organisations to help them to procure efficiently and meaningfully. Our team of procurement and social value specialists are driven by a passion to make a difference. We have a friendly, supportive culture and we are committed to helping staff learn and grow.
People - Others and Management: Develop effective working relationships across the business to support with the completion of discrete tasks, activities, and elements of procurement activity.
Customers - Members (Current and Future): Understand Fusion21’s offer and service, providing a responsive and accessible service to our Members.
Customers - Suppliers: Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Suppliers to support our operational needs.
Operations - Procurement Compliance: Ensure that activity is conducted in accordance with Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure that that internal IT systems, data and information are maintained and up to date.
Operations - Quality of Service: Achieve and maintain high levels of customer service such that Members are satisfied and have a positive experience. Deliver work and communicate with Members in line with agreed timescales.
Operations - Quality of Work: Complete tasks to expected quality standards. Provide adequate time and opportunity for others to review your work to ensure the interests of Fusion21 and its Members are met.
Operations - Productivity: Minimise non-productive time to ensure procurement services are delivered efficiently and effectively in accordance with the organisation’s needs.
Finance: Provide and maintain accurate financial information. Ensure all expenditure is necessary, proportionate and in accordance with agreed budgets and delegated authority.
Social Value in Procurement: Hold an understanding of what social value is, how it can be achieved through public procurement.