Junior Procurement Officer

*this role is open to hybrid working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to UNiDAYS Nottingham campus at least one day per week.

The role in a nutshell

As Junior Procurement Officer, you’ll be a part of the Procurement and wider Finance team. The Procurement team is responsible for defining the procurement strategy and guaranteeing the best value for money with all spend as required by UNiDAYS. Your role is to work with the Procurement Manager to provide leadership and ensure an efficient, cost-effective and best practice procurement process across the business. You will build positive stakeholder relationships (both internal and external) and maintain accurate records in our systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Purchase order management: Review purchase requests, check budget approvals and create a PO in our finance system Business Central.
• Contract renewal management: Work with the Procurement Manager to review upcoming contract renewals, liaising with the internal stakeholders and the supplier.
• RFP and new contract negotiations: Work with the Procurement Manager, assist with all formal quotation and tender activities, from evaluation to contract signature, preparing documentation and coordinating and updating documents ensuring that all materials are up to date and relevant.

Updating information: Ensure that contracts are continuously updated and accurate in OneTrust. Update all necessary information for the procurement dashboard.Supplier management: Work with the Procurement Manager to monitor suppliers performance, ensure SLA and KPI’s are met, and drive continuous improvement. Ad-hoc projects

What we need from you

EXPERIENCE: 

Essential:

2-3 years in a Procurement or Purchasing department.

• General knowledge of Procurement, accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the Procurement life cycle and value creation through negotiation and contract delivery.

Desirable:

• Experience in indirect or services procurement.
• Hold or interested in studying towards CIPS Level 3.

SKILLS

Essential:

• High-level of attention to detail 
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical skills 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Flexibility 
• Basic knowledge of Excel 

Communication and negotiation skills Analytical skills Problem-solving skills Flexibility 

• Basic knowledge of Excel 

Desirable: 

Experience with an ERP 

COMMITMENT: 

• Evaluate and measure your own performance and seek feedback for continuous improvement. 
• Regular check-ins and monthly 1:1’s with your line manager and to be proactive in completing your quarterly, Mid-Year and End of Year reviews.
• Ensure you complete all mandatory training and/or workshops set by the business or your manager. 
• Ensure you are aligned with the UNiDAYS values & behaviours
• Everyone is important. Strong stakeholder management and can lead others. 
• No BS, no jerks. Communication
• Be clear on your purpose. Prioritisation 
• Be a builder. Entrepreneurship and collaboration.
• Jump into the unknown. Adaptable and innovative.

Perks

We've accomplished a lot since we started in 2011, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. This is the chance for you to get in on ground zero. An opportunity to make a difference within the business with global reach. We are the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members in 115 markets including the US, UK, Germany, India, Canada and Australia. We work with 800 of the world’s biggest brands globally, taking their products and services into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals, delivering engagement, building affinity and sales. You’ll also be working for a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM company who have been recognised on the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing and UK's Best Workplaces for Women 2022 list. To find out more about our workplace initiatives, see our UK exclusive case study with Great Place to Work and be sure to visit our profile for more information.

We offer a fast paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at UNiDAYS, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That's why we're pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.

Our perks include:

• 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays
• Competitive salaries
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection policy
• Life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Core hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your time
• Regular team building activities
• The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
• Good Vibes Program: we know we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of working and UNiDAYS has always taken pride in the community we’ve created in the office but we’re just as committed to creating an innovative approach to fostering connections and improving engagement outside of the office! We want to boost your remote working experience so think virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers just to name a few!
• Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.