Procurement Support (Castrol) in Reading

This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

The Procurement Support role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the procurement function. Supporting the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, you will provide administrative, coordination, and customer management support that enables the procurement team to focus on strategic and value-adding activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, enjoys working with multiple customers, and has exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier & Partner Management
  • Support the development and implementation of supplier relationship management strategies.
  • Act as the primary coordination point for supplier engagements, ensuring all logistical and administrative requirements are managed effectively.
  • Maintain supplier databases and contact records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with supplier administrative teams and key collaborators.
  • Serve as a central point of contact for internal and external procurement-related enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Procurement & Business Support
  • Conduct business requirements analysis to support procurement initiatives and projects.
  • Support sourcing and negotiation activities by gathering supplier information, market intelligence, and relevant data.
  • Assist in the preparation of procurement reports, presentations, and communications.
  • Support governance and documentation processes, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and maintained in line with business requirements.
• Administrative & Team Support
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the Procurement Leadership Team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense processing.
  • Organize supplier meetings, workshops, team events, and customer engagement activities.
  • Prepare agendas, capture meeting minutes, track actions, and follow up on deliverables.
  • Maintain team collaboration platforms, documentation repositories, and communication channels.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify potential issues, risks, and process improvement opportunities, calling out where appropriate.
  • Contribute ideas and innovative solutions to improve team effectiveness and supplier engagement.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and evolving business requirements.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and personal development.

About You

• Essential Qualifications
  • Diploma qualification in Business Administration or a related rigor preferred.
• Essential Experience
  • Previous experience in an administrative, coordinator, executive support, procurement support, or team support role within a dynamic environment.
  • Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
  • Experience building effective relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliers.
  • Experience supporting multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Skills & Capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proven partner management and relationship-building capabilities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to challenge constructively and propose solutions.
  • Highly adaptable and proactive, with a strong commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
  • Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other collaboration tools.
• Desirable
  • Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, supplier management, supply chain, or commercial teams.
  • Knowledge of supplier relationship management principles and procurement processes.
  • Experience coordinating external suppliers, vendors, or event management providers.

At Castrol, you'll be part of a global, purpose-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow and contribute. We offer opportunities for professional development, competitive benefits, health and wellbeing support, and the chance to work with world-class research capabilities and industry-leading technical experts. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle.

Apply today and help us drive procurement excellence at Castrol.

Travel Requirement: Negligible travel should be expected with this role.
Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.
Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.