Job Description

Procurement Assistant

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Closing date:

07/05/2025

Reference:

REQ105972


37 hours / Permanent
24,404 *
Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.





We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy procurement team to support the team in ensuring the Council has an effective and efficient procurement and payments service.





On a day to day basis duties will include:


Administering goods and services contracts; Assisting with tendering and purchasing processes; General office duties that include dealing with suppliers' enquiries; Assist with analysis of data using spreadsheets.

The successful candidate must show flexibility and commitment in order to meet deadlines and timescales. Reliability and an ability to undertake transactional related tasks with accuracy using electronic systems are essential.





The successful candidate will be expected to conduct duties in Welsh and English. A successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill would be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.





Please note that our Procurement team meets at Canolfan Rheidol at least one day per week. Additionally, postholders are required to visit a Council office to prepare contract documents as needed.





and Person Specification





Get in touch



For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Jeanette Jones: Jeanette.jones2@ceredigion.gov.uk.



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.




What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Finance and Procurement

We ensure the Council remains financially resilient through careful and responsible monitoring of funds, effective corporate procurement, prompt and accurate payments of financial assessments/creditors and timely collection of local taxation/debts.

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.