Job Description

A Fantastic Procurement Assistant Opportunity To Power the Transition to A Carbon Free Future

Powersystems is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with training provided? Do you want to join and established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

We Are Recruiting for a Procurement Assistant

Salary: 25,000 to 29,000 dependent on qualifications and experience Job type: Full time and Permanent

This opportunity has arisen from our ongoing success and growth in the renewable energy sector. We are looking for a Procurement Assistant.


As part of the Procurement Team, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement manager and ensuring compliance with company procedure and process in line with Powersystems' strategy.


Joining Powersystems as a Procurement Assistant means helping to shape the future of clean energy. In return, well support your development with qualifications and professional memberships.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

Support the Procurement Manager to ensure procurement is compliant with company procedure and process Supporting the Procurement Manager by negotiating with suppliers for best quality, service and price Maintain and manage supplier relationships as well as assist in the vetting and review of supplier performance Liaise with Project Engineers for the preparation of project procurement schedules Process requisitions, send and receive RFQs, place purchase orders with suppliers to ensure goods, plant and services are compliant with contract requirements and delivered on time Support finance in resolving invoices and account discrepancies Prepare analysis and reports on costs, procurement process and targets Uphold a professional image, contribute to Powersystems' success, and proactively improve services and efficiency. Embrace and demonstrate the Companys 5 core Principles of: PriorityNo.1 Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive

Heres what you need to be successful in the role:

Experience in procurement or purchasing, preferable within the construction industry Enthusiastic, hardworking and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve deadlines and targets Proven attention to detail and able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills Proficiency in industry-standard software and comfortable using all Microsoft applications and have robust IT literacy A team player with a confident and enthusiastic attitude Strong organisational, time management, IT (MS Office), and report writing skills, with excellent spoken and written English. Ability to clearly communicate technical and commercial information, negotiate effectively, and contribute to a dynamic team. Adaptable, resilient, proactive, willing to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays, and holds a full UK driving licence.

Desirable criteria:

Knowledge and experience of SAGE accounting software or equivalent Have CIPS qualification or working towards this

In return we offer:

Salary between 24,000 and 28,000 depending on experience and qualifications Contributory company pension scheme Private health insurance Healthcare cashback plan Life assurance Employee assistance programme Mental health support 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business Flexible working arrangements (office / hybrid) Great training and development opportunities Holiday purchase scheme Cycle to work scheme On-site gym Bristol office free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points

Powersystems, an employee-owned business and values the wellbeing and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our continued success.


We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.


Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next Steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

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