Administrative Assistant Bexley05

• This post is based within the Procurement Administration Team. Duties include the administration of these tender exercises using the Council s electronic tendering facility and various other IT packages including all Microsoft products.
  
• Previous experience in procurement would be helpful but essentially applicants need to be keen to learn and willing to work in a busy and challenging environment.
  
• Working in the Council s Procurement Department which is responsible for the processing of Council procurement exercises by way of tender you will work within a team responsible for all processing of procurement exercises within the Council assisting with this activity to provide a high quality cost effective and timely service.
  
• Ideally you will have experience in a variety of procurement/office routines and good administrative and ICT skills and will be committed to providing support to colleagues whilst being flexible in your approach to work.
  
• Being able to plan and prioritise your workload to respond to changing demands and also being able to work on your own initiative is essential.
  

A good working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook as a minimum. Experience of procurement in a public sector organisation. Working knowledge of a Procurement process. Working knowledge of public sector procurement rules, regulations, systems and procedures. Experience and knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations and of sharing that knowledge throughout an organisation. Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Ability to create, manipulate and present accurate documents, spreadsheets and reports. To be able to adapt to change positively and flexibly. Excellent and accessible writing and verbal skills to professional and community audiences.