Procurement Administrator

Lumensol are a management consultancy that specialises in asset management and property maintenance in the housing sector. To support our continued growth, we are looking to employ a Procurement Administrator to join our consulting team. The Procurement Administrator will be responsible for supporting the procurement team in the facilitation of efficient and compliant procurement processes in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Working to help support processes and procedures, liaising with clients and providing assistance to the wider business as and when required. Given the regulatory nature under which these procurements are carried out, attention to detail is crucial, and being able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of quality in work completed is essential. The role will also incorporate attending meetings and workshops in a note-taking capacity.
This role will be mainly home based but some working from client offices will be required, likely to be 4-5 days per month but this may increase over some periods. At this time the majority of on-site working is in and around London, but may be national.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of administrative tasks in relation to procurement processes
• Initial document drafting
• Initial report drafting
• Formatting of documentation
• Creation of word and excel score sheets
• Updating of templates
• Organising meetings, workshops and the like
• Minute taking at forementioned meetings and workshops
• Supporting the wider team in note taking during calls and meetings.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Skills

• Effective time management
• Ability to work effectively, utilising initiative without high levels of supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Demonstrable experience of versatility in relation to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to react to the needs of our clients
• Experience of working in teams and alone, and delivering to challenging deadlines
• Proven ability to work methodically, follow procedures and manage information
• Proven ability to communicate effectively - in writing, face to face and by phone.

Desirable Skills

• Understand the context of the social housing sector
• Experience of operational or administrative systems and processes
• Experience of PCR2015 compliant procurement processes
• Experience of procurement portals such as Mercell, In-Tend, Delta etc.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Pension
Private health care
Discretionary bonus

About Lumensol

Lumensol are a multi-disciplinary property and asset management consultancy, operating in the housing sector. We specialise in providing operational, commercial & financial, data analytics and procurement services across four service functions: Asset Management, Repairs & Maintenance, Compliance and Decarbonisation & Refurbishment.

Our team of consultants have vast experience operating in the asset management, property and maintenance functions across the housing sector, and they all possess the skills, experience, culture, energy, and commitment to make a positive difference.

Our purpose is to Build Brighter Futures for our Clients, their people and Customers

Department

Commercial

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Remote / Hybrid

Workplace type

Hybrid

Compensation

£30,000 - £35,000 / year

Reporting To

Kelly Kerr