Contract and Procurement Assistant

Our client is a leader in the global energy sector and are currently seeking a Contract and Procurement Assistant to join their team of experts. This position reports directly to the Senior Contract and Procurement Advisor and plays a crucial role within the procurement team. The role is a fixed-term contract starting in May 2025 and ending around July 2026, with potential to be extended.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage and execute all purchase order requisitions in the SAP system, ensuring all internal approvals are in place.
• Handle new vendor setups and changes in SAP, adhering to internal processes, including verifying details over the phone as part of the supplier onboarding process.
• Oversee the Procurement mailbox, responding to first-level enquiries and escalating complex queries to senior team members.
• Assist Contract and Procurement specialists with tenders and contract enquiries.
• Collaborate with the operations team to meet their daily SAP requirements.
• Maintain master service agreements in the internal database.
• Perform all relevant administrative tasks associated with the department.
• Provide additional support as needed.
• Opportunity to upskill and assist with contract management and negotiations for the right candidate.

Skills, Experience & Education:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Previous experience in a procurement role is preferred.
• Understanding of basic contract forms, terms, and principles is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Proficient IT skills and familiarity with MS Office.

Behavioral Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Results-oriented, conscientious, and possessing a strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, capable of completing tasks within allotted timescales.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and adds value to the contract and procurement process.
• Solutions-focused with the ability to implement improvements and efficiencies where appropriate.

Location: Central London, UK