Assistant Procurement Officer - Civils - Manchester

Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer

DIVISION: Civils
LOCATION: Northwest England
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

Join GRAHAM and start your career in procurement while supporting the delivery of some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will work as part of a collaborative procurement team, helping to source materials, engage with suppliers and support project teams across a range of procurement activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in procurement. Full support and training will be provided, giving you exposure to the full procurement lifecycle and a clear pathway for future career progression.

Whether you're looking for your first procurement role or have experience in an administrative, commercial or construction support position, we want to hear from motivated individuals with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn.

What You'll Be Doing

Procurement Support

· Assisting the procurement team with day-to-day procurement activities.

· Preparing and issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.

· Obtaining quotations and maintaining procurement records.

· Assisting with the evaluation and comparison of supplier quotations.

· Raising purchase orders and maintaining order registers.

· Following up with suppliers regarding quotations, deliveries and documentation.

Supplier Administration & Compliance

· Supporting the onboarding of new suppliers and subcontractors.

· Assisting with supplier pre-qualification and compliance checks.

· Maintaining accurate procurement and supply chain records.

· Ensuring supplier information is up to date and correctly filed.

Project & Stakeholder Support

· Working closely with project, commercial and operational teams.

· Assisting in the preparation of procurement reports and trackers.

· Attending internal procurement meetings and recording actions.

· Supporting the procurement team with general administration duties.

Learning & Development

· Developing an understanding of construction procurement and supply chain management.

· Learning procurement systems, processes and company procedures.

· Working towards greater responsibility as experience and knowledge develop.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

What we're looking for

Essential

· Strong organisational and administration skills.

· Good attention to detail and accuracy.

· Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

· Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn.

Desirable

· Experience within an administrative, commercial, buying or procurement support role.

· Construction, engineering or infrastructure sector experience.

· A relevant qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or Construction.

· Interest in studying towards CIPS qualifications.

Personal Attributes

· Positive and professional attitude.

· Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of tasks.

· Good problem-solving skills.

· Team player with a collaborative approach.

· Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

· Eagerness to learn and develop a career within procurement.

Why Join GRAHAM?

· Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects.

· Structured training and mentoring from experienced procurement professionals.

· Clear career progression pathway.

· Exposure to high-value procurement and supply chain activities.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

· Support towards professional development and CIPS qualifications.

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer, and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at: · Email: [email protected] · Phone: 07384 916355 As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at: · Email: [email protected] · Phone: 07384 916355 We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by third party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.