Procurement Services Assistant

Procurement Services Assistant Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid) Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella) Duration: 6 months initially We're currently seeking a Procurement Services Assistant to join our utilities client's Procurement Excellence & Sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile function responsible for governance, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement across Procurement. This role sits within a specialist team supporting policy, governance, compliance and talent development, playing a key part in ensuring the Procurement function operates efficiently, compliantly and delivers maximum value to the organisation. The Role Reporting to the Senior Manager - Policy, Governance, Compliance & Talent Management, you will support the delivery and ongoing improvement of procurement governance, policies and processes. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Procurement governance framework Ensuring policies and processes are clearly communicated and consistently adopted across the function Supporting the rollout and implementation of the Procurement Act, including updates and changes Monitoring compliance, identifying issues and reporting to key stakeholders Supporting risk management activities, including supply chain risk reporting and mitigation Assisting with the management of procurement operational risks and governance effectiveness Contributing to reporting, analytics and insights to support business decision-making Supporting stakeholder engagement, providing guidance on governance and compliance requirements Helping develop and maintain the Procurement Talent Matrix and training plans Supporting Supply Chain Sustainability initiatives, including reporting and social value commitments Driving improvements in governance processes and assessing the impact of changes across the functionAbout You You'll be someone who is proactive, organised and keen to develop within a governance and compliance-focused procurement environment. You will bring: Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentations) Ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders A proactive, can-do attitude with a continuous improvement mindset Good analytical, planning and problem-solving skills Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesSkills & Experience Essential: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) Experience working in a procurement or compliance-related environment Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint An understanding of governance, compliance and risk management principlesDesirable: Working knowledge of procurement regulations (e.g. Utilities Contract Regulations) Experience within a regulated or utilities environment Exposure to audit, compliance or risk mitigation activities Progress towards or interest in a professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser