A growing and well-established UK infrastructure business is looking to appoint a Commercial & Procurement Assistant to support its commercial and procurement functions.
The business operates across the built environment and infrastructure sectors, delivering a range of complex projects and services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in rail, construction, civil engineering, facilities management or a similar environment who is looking to develop their commercial and procurement career within a supportive and professional team.
Providing administrative and commercial support to the wider commercial and procurement teams
Assisting with the procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, materials and services
Supporting the preparation and issuing of purchase orders, subcontract documentation and procurement records
Maintaining accurate commercial and procurement records and ensuring systems are kept up to date
Assisting with the management and monitoring of supplier and subcontractor performance
Supporting the commercial team with cost tracking, reporting and financial administration
Assisting with the preparation of quotations, tenders and commercial documentation
Monitoring purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments, identifying and resolving discrepancies where required
Supporting the onboarding and approval of new suppliers and subcontractors.
Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to obtain pricing, delivery information and documentation
Maintaining procurement schedules and ensuring key deadlines are met
Assisting with contract and commercial administration
Supporting the team with reporting, document control and general commercial administration
Identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes, cost efficiencies and internal procedures
Building strong working relationships with operational, commercial, procurement and project teams
Previous experience in a commercial, procurement, purchasing or contract administration role
Previous experience working within a built environment such as rail, construction, civil engineering, facilities management or infrastructure
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Good numerical and analytical skills
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a busy environment
Good understanding of commercial and procurement processes.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team
A proactive, professional and commercially minded approach
Experience working within the rail or wider infrastructure sector
Experience supporting subcontract procurement and supplier management
Knowledge of construction, civil engineering or FM procurement processes
Experience with purchase orders, invoices, quotations and cost tracking
Understanding of NEC or other construction/infrastructure contracts
Experience using ERP, procurement or commercial management systems
Understanding of subcontractor onboarding, compliance and supply chain processes
Previous exposure to tendering and competitive procurement exercises
A relevant qualification in Commercial Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business or a related discipline
CIPS or other relevant professional qualification would be advantageous
