https://jobs.co.uk/job/procurement-assistant-ark-schools--1be8aeb4-d8f9-4410-9376-07801e76ce48 RSS feed for Procurement Assistant at ARK SCHOOLS. en-gb Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:43:42 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/procurement-assistant-ark-schools--1be8aeb4-d8f9-4410-9376-07801e76ce48 https://jobs.co.uk/job/procurement-assistant-ark-schools--1be8aeb4-d8f9-4410-9376-07801e76ce48 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:52:37 GMT Location: London | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | 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 Skill... Permanent