Procurement Advisor

Join us as a Procurement Advisor at Thirteen Group! Role Overview: Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Procurement Advisor to join our Procurement team at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough on a fixed term basis until the 31st August 2025. The team is home based but works collaboratively with all service areas, travelling to the office in Middlesbrough for catch ups and meetings. Thirteen Benefits: Salary – £29,627 per annum Annual leave – starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays. Pension – up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer). Simply Health – save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services. T’dar – our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands. Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave. Key Responsibilities: You’ll be providing administrative support to the Procurement team by running quotations/tenders as well as supporting more complex tenders being led by other team members. You will be using In-tend daily, managing supplier access, ensuring tender documentation is uploaded and quality questions are entered as well as administering contract information. About You: We are looking for someone who has a ‘can do’ attitude and a positive approach to problem solving as things don’t always run as smoothly as we would like. We are a small team who all have vital roles in ensuring the procurement service is delivered therefore you will be able to work well in a team environment with great communication skills both verbal and written. You’ll have great communication skills with a good understanding of Value for Money principles. You should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, have experience in completing data analysis and creating required formulas to manage data and compare. You will be able to quickly pick up or have some previous experience with software-based systems (preferably financial systems and e-Procurement tender portals). Why Thirteen Group? We’re more than just a housing association – we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties. – Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere. – Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity. – Be a part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions. Interested? If you’d like to talk more about the role please contact Sara Wetherill, Head of Procurement on 01642668573 for an informal discussion. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please. Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge? Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community! As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time. This role has the potential to be made permanent For internal candidates: If you\’d like to request this fixed term opportunity on a secondment basis, please seek your current manager\’s approval before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr