Procurement Hub Assistant

To authorise requisitions and coordinate requirements for the University's Procurement Hub, under the Professional Services function, the role will be to process customer requisitions, whilst at the same time assessing those needs for compliance and potential savings opportunities. To also liaise with customers on authorisation, order placing and delivery activities.
Person Specification

- Use of IT including; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook including financial systems (Proactis accounting system or equivalent) and the ability to create, maintain and manipulate spreadsheets and to understand and interpret the information contained in them.
- Demonstrable experience of Finance Administration ideally within a Higher Education environment or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

Skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills in general but in particular the ability to develop appropriate level of skills in the use of specific software applications, for example, the University’s commitment accounting and purchase to pay systems.
- A sound demonstrable understanding of accounting concepts and accounting principles.
- Good written and oral communications skills for a wide variety of situations.
- Strong ability for attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and accurately whilst adhering to deadlines and operate as an effective team member in a busy environment.
- Able to demonstrate ability to work on several tasks simultaneously and creatively solving problems using own initiative seeking advice where required.
- Ability to maintain strong audit trail.
- Excellent customer service skills with an approachable and professional attitude and the ability to communicate effectively and courteously at all levels.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent is essential, including passes in English and Mathematics.

Experience
- Experience of working in an office environment with a track record of working as a team member and the ability to relate to, and work with, a range of people at all levels within the University and outside organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience of dealing with people at all levels external to the Team and the organisation.
- Experience of working in a customer focused office environment.