Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant
Location: Lee-on-the-Solent
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club including supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role
As a Procurement Assistant, you will support the delivery of Ipsum’s procurement strategy and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day procurement activities. This is a hands-on position offering exposure to a wide range of tasks including sourcing materials, coordinating logistics and supporting supplier relationships.

Working closely with the Procurement Specialist and internal stakeholders, you will ensure materials, plant and equipment are sourced efficiently and aligned with operational needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting reactive and planned procurement activities
• Sourcing, ordering and tracking materials, plant and equipment
• Liaising with internal teams to understand procurement requirements and timelines
• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to drive cost-effective decisions
• Coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, trackers and reporting data
• Supporting supplier relationships and performance monitoring
• Assisting with cost control initiatives and procurement process improvements
• Responding to stakeholder queries and supporting wider procurement administration

About you
You will bring experience from a procurement, buying or supply chain support environment and be confident working in a fast-paced setting.

You will have:

• Experience in a procurement, purchasing or supply chain support role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of procurement processes and supplier coordination
• Experience raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desirable:
Experience within civil engineering or groundworks

You will be someone who takes ownership, works well under pressure and is committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more information.