Procurement Assistant

Reports to: Procurement Officer Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) First round interviews will take place on 04 September 2026 (online) As a Procurement and Supply Assistant, you will undertake a range of responsibilities to support the delivery of Ark Schools'' Procurement Strategy. This is a varied and busy role, supporting Ark''s schools on the frontline of their operations. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with schools to understand their procurement and supply requirements, and take action to make sure these are met Work with schools to ensure that their spend is managed efficiently, that they have contracts in place where required, and that their contracts are subject to regular review Own the Procurement Workplan, making sure that key deadlines are met, and that the Director of Finance and Procurement is kept updated on all key procurement activity Working with line manager, analyse procurement spend, making recommendations for new network contract and approved lists Negotiate with existing suppliers to obtain discounts and improved terms for schools Knowledge and Skills: Strong administrative and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills Ability to work methodically and multi-task Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines and prioritise time effectively IT ..... full job details .....