Procurement Assistant jobs in Reading

You will be responsible for all the commercial and operational aspects of a portfolio of suppliers.

You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams, and throughout your career at Thames Water, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of major projects ranging in value from £25k to £500M.

You will report into the Principal Procurement Manager and be responsible for developing and delivering strategic sourcing events and supplier relationship management, supporting one of the UK's largest and most strategic infrastructure investments over the next 15 years.

You will ensure compliance with government procurement regulations, and AWE's structured procurement processes.

You will help deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy purchasing and distribution service to our in‐patient wards (community health and mental health services) and our out‐patient services. We are a small friendly team, based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading where our dispensary, pharmacy stores and purchasing office is located.

You will design, document, implement, and continuously improve procurement processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.

You will create and maintain process and policies in line with best practices and organisational needs, e.g. risk, sustainability and compliance and control requirements.

You will be a key member of the wider finance team, ensuring suppliers meet their contractual obligations, managing relationships, and overseeing tendering processes. This brand new role offers the chance to shape our procurement function as the organisation grows. Job responsibilities

Job Description ?We are currently working with one of the largest housing providers in the UK, to help find them a new Insurance Specialist to join their team on an interim basis, initially for 3 months. The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly/daily rate is negotiable, but likely to be around £30 p/h or £200 p/d. This is a FULLY REMOTE opportunity – you will...

You should have commercial acumen, understand and apply business knowledge to make sound decisions that benefit the entire organisation and a keen eye for identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement. We do need you to have the following:

We are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering complex and technically demanding projects across London. Due to sustained growth and a strong forward order book, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven background in concrete structures and cut & carve construction. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the...

Role Overview The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations on clean water and wastewater construction projects, including pipeline works, pumping stations, and treatment plant upgrades. The role ensures that work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards of the project and water authority. Key Responsibilities Site...

Job Purpose: Our client, a market-leading E&I contractor across the renewables, power generation and oil & gas sectors is seeking a HV Operations Manager to drive the development and market presence of their HV Operations. This role presents an opportunity to become a recognised leader in a critical, bustling, and competitive market. Responsibilities: - Develops business opportunities with...

Purpose of the role: As Sales Specialist, you will sell a range of neurodiagnostic equipment, accessories and consumables. In this fully autonomous role where you'll have complete ownership of your accounts, you'll use your commercial aptitude and relationship building skills to network throughout different departments and maximise sales opportunities within the accounts. You'll be responsible...

Our client is a firm member of the Electricity Transmission industry, specialising in strategical investment in offshore electricity transmission systems across Europe. We are looking for an experienced Substation/Transmission engineer, Senior wind turbine technician (with electrical and fault-finding experience) or other related engineer who is familiar with fault finding, electrical systems...

You will be responsible for all the commercial and operational aspects of a portfolio of suppliers.

You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams, and throughout your career at Thames Water, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of major projects ranging in value from £25k to £500M.

A part-time role that offers flexible hours for other commitmentsWork at a prestigious office complex for a leading FM provider About Our Client This opportunity is with a well-established organisation operating within facilities management in the real estate and property sector. They are a company known for their commitment to maintaining excellent facilities and providing a high standard of...

Job Title: Assistant Building Manager (Maternity Cover) Location: Reading Contract: Temporary / Maternity Cover (Approx. 12 Months) Hours: Flexible – either 3 full days per week or 5 half days (Mon–Fri) Salary: Circa £35,000 pro-rata (TBC) Overview: We are seeking an Assistant Building Manager to support the day-to-day management of a multi-occupier commercial estate. Working as part of the...

Company Description: We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Procurement Digital Platform Analyst to lead the design, optimisation, and ongoing management of digital workflows and processes across our procurement platforms. This role will play a key part in enabling efficient, compliant, and user-friendly procurement operations by working closely with stakeholders across the business,...

You will lead strategic planning and governance. Manage, develop and mentor a team that administer the contracts, and get involved in contract disputes.

You will support the procurement team, advising on contract options management, working with tier 1 Suppliers and managing KPI reviews / planning.

Job Description Join our growing team as we embark on an ambitious £multi-billion journey to develop and modernise our Water and Wastewater Treatment Works. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors and provide them with support and guidance within the Major Projects and Programmes division at Thames Water. This is a significant role, and you will oversee a programme...

You will be running tenders within agreed frameworks, and working with the strategic sourcing team to procure complex procurements.

You will be responsible for overseeing performance of agreed frameworks, leading commercial negotiations across technically and high-risk contractual environments.

A leading UK water company seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of suppliers within major projects. This hybrid role involves assessing applications for payments, supporting procurement, and advising stakeholders on commercial issues. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary...