Overview
Procurement Support Jobs in Reading, UK at Jobtailor
Responsibilities
- Supporting the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle through administrative, coordination, and customer management support.
- Supporting the development and implementation of supplier relationship management strategies.
- Acting as the primary coordination point for supplier engagements.
- Maintaining supplier databases and contact records.
- Serving as a central point of contact for internal and external procurement‑related enquiries.
- Conducting business requirements analysis to support procurement initiatives and projects.
- Assisting in the preparation of procurement reports, presentations, and communications.
- Providing high‑level administrative support to the Procurement Leadership Team including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
- Organizing supplier meetings, workshops, team events, and customer engagement activities.
- Identifying potential issues, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- Diploma qualification in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in an administrative, coordinator, executive support, procurement support, or team support role within a dynamic environment.
- Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
- Experience building effective relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliers.
- Experience supporting multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven partner management and relationship‑building capabilities.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to challenge constructively and propose solutions.
- Highly adaptable and proactive, with a strong commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
- Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other collaboration tools.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in procurement lifecycle support, supplier relationship management, and administrative coordination. Proficient in managing multiple priorities while ensuring high accuracy and professionalism in communications and reporting.
Highest‑signal resume keywords
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Support
- Meeting Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Organizational Skills
Hard Skills
- Business Requirements Analysis
- Procurement Reporting
- Calendar Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Event Coordination
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem‑Solving Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Adaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
- Diploma in Business Administration
Industry Keywords
- Procurement Lifecycle
- Supplier Engagement
- Customer Management
- Process Improvement
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Teams
- Copilot
- Collaboration Tools
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Title: Procurement Support
Company: Jobtailor
Location: Reading, UK
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