Graduate Procurement Coordinator
Are you a graduate looking to build a career within Procurement?
Are you a “natural buyer”, always finding a way to get the best deals?
OA are recruiting for a Graduate Procurement Coordinator to join our clients’ team on a permanent basis in Welwyn Garden City.
No experience is required as full training is provided!
What’s in it for you?
£24,000 basic salary
Company bonus
Hybrid working – 2 days office based
Company pension scheme
Employee discounts & savings
Option to study CIPS qualification
What you’ll get up to:
Negotiating preferred supplier contracts and prices
Review product areas to understand the products and services, costs, and factors that could influence price
Identifying key suppliers within the market
Negotiating the best prices on behalf of customers
Implementing contracts and Service Level Agreements for new contracts
Supporting with ad-hoc purchasing requests as required
Providing Product and Services training to internal colleagues
Attending face-to-face review meetings with suppliers
What we need from you:
Graduate level, previous experience is not required
Ability to learn and understand a range of products and services
A good understanding of numbers, particularly around pricing and figures (percentages, averages, etc)
A “Natural” buyer – someone who will not be satisfied with the first price given. Instead this person will enjoy looking for better deals!
Strong IT Skills with basic Excel ability
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this department, completing a Mathematics Assessment is required in order to progress your application. This will be completed onsite with OA, your recruiter will discuss with you if shortlisted.
If you are interested, please apply today!
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days. (Should you wish to speak to one of our team, please contact the Welwyn Garden City Office).
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