Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant

FGH Business Centre 66-70 Vicar Ln, Bradford BD1 5AJ

Hybrid flexibility to work 2 days in the office and the remainder from home

We're looking for a self-starter who can take ownership of their work, with a passion to learn and develop as our business and procurement department grows. Our ideal candidate has excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and is comfortable talking directly to our colleagues and suppliers. We're searching for reliable individuals who are fast-learners, and we're ready to listen to any suggestions or areas of improvement you find to make our service better. Our department is on a transformational journey, and we are agile in our approach.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Assistant supports the end-to-end procurement process, supplier management, and compliance activities while delivering efficient administrative support and ensuring best value and service quality across procurement operations.

• Manage the end to end Procurement process of assigned categories in line with our policies and processes
• Play an active role in Supplier Relationship Management programme, and key point of contact for new and existing suppliers.
• Pre identify Procurement projects and value initiatives
• Contract administration and compliance reporting
• Co-ordinate the maintenance of an Approved Supplier List with administration of key compliance documents, including monitoring and set up of new suppliers
• To be committed to good outcomes for customers at all times
• To comply with FCA regulations, where applicable
• Demonstrate behaviours in line with our Company values
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by acts and omissions at work
• Complete analysis and reporting relating to key procurement objectives or market trends.
• Active role in management of key suppliers to ensure correct process, supplier performance and risk mitigation
• Respond to system and support queries
• Reviewing new service provider onboarding requests
• Conducting spend analysis
• Filing documents in SharePoint
• Monitor and maintain inboxes
• Organising meetings with colleagues and providers
• General office administration support
• Provide support to our colleagues with their procurement requirements
• Researching and identifying service providers that will be able to deliver excellent service to our clients
• Be a key contact to our colleagues

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• 3+ years in a Procurement/buying environment.
• A sound understanding of Procurement and it's principles.
• Be able to demonstrate evaluation and analytical skills.
• A basic understanding of contracts and their formation.
• Ability to multitask between categories.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of cash savings vs value add initiatives.
• Ability to demonstrate a methodical approach to Supplier management.
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels both written & oral.
• A good knowledge of excel and associated Microsoft products.
• Great interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to actively listen to Stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Able to question Stakeholders appropriately to gather information.
• Able to commute to Bradford city centre 2 days per week.

Desirable

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Able to demonstrate past category rationalization.
• Able to demonstrate savings.
• An understanding of whole life costings.
• An understanding of value add in supplier relationships.
• An understanding of social value.
• An understanding of how to create a contract.
• Working knowledge of a S2C system or similar contracts management system.
• Ability to demonstrate an ability to manage a large workload.
• A good ability to present to audiences and manage expectations.
• An appetite to grow within the role via learning on the job/ online courses/ training.
• Flexible around Supplier meetings.

ABOUT US:

Based in West Yorkshire and part of the OTTO group - one of the world's largest online retail organisations, Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is the home of familiar brands such as Freemans, Grattan, Kaleidoscope, and Curvissa.

For over 100 years, Freemans has been at the forefront of home shopping, delivering quality products and exceptional service. We've accepted the challenge to transform our business into a modern, digital-first retailer.

With a rich heritage and an eye on the future, we are a forward-thinking, tech-driven online retail business, making fabulous fashion and stylish homewares accessible and affordable for everyone.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

FLEXIBILITY

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working options to help you achieve a healthy work - life balance. Our full time head office colleagues work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, allowing the perfect balance between collaborative in-person team work and the flexibility to work from home.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Turning your job into a career is a real passion for us and our development programmes will enable you to grow in role.

We offer clear career pathways that will show you the way, outlining the skills, behaviours and knowledge needed to perform at the next step.

We invest in our colleagues, giving them all the opportunity to progress. Our inspired leadership programme is aimed at equipping our future leaders to coach, develop, manage change and maintain situational awareness.

INCLUSIVITY

As a business, we depend on a fusion of identities, characteristics, backgrounds, and cultures to fully appreciate our people and our customers. Freemans has a long-standing commitment to ensuring fairness and balance.

Our company is an inclusive organisation where everybody can make the most of their talent and abilities. Our pay, reward, and progression approach is based solely on fairness and merit.

Our values and policies ensure that all colleagues receive fair and equitable treatment. We work hard to attract the very best talent, develop our workforce and create a culture of fairness and integrity for all.

BENEFITS
We firmly believe that we should reward our brilliant people with extensive benefits to help them stay healthy, relax and re-energise, have fun, manage the day-to-day and plan for the future. Here are just some of our great benefits:

• Competitive salaries and annual bonus scheme
• 33 Days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Incredible staff discounts
• Subsidised Canteen

Ready to apply?

If you're excited about this opportunity and want to join FGH, click apply now to send us your application.

Further information

About Us - Freemans Grattan Holdings