Assistant Sourcing Officer

Job Description

• Seek quotations on a variety of goods and services, issue Purchase Orders and expedite delivery.


• Assist in the preparation, and occasionally lead the development, of tender documentation such as Further Competitions, Invitations to Tender and contracts.


• Participate in, and occasionally lead, tender evaluation exercises and prepare tender evaluation reports.


• Assist in the creation of suitable contract records to meet internal and statutory requirements.


• Assist in the management of transactional contract deliverables.


• Supporting the Sourcing Officer & Sourcing Manager in the day to day management of a portfolio of contracts;


• Following the business processes that support the Commercial & Contract Management Team as defined in the NWS Management System.


• Supporting the NDA Collaborative Procurement programme.


• Maintaining an awareness of suppliers and services in order to support the needs of the department.


• Assist in the preparation of procurement strategies.


• Preparing contract documents and records for configuration control and archiving purposes.


• Carry out commercial reporting requirements for internal and external sources.


• Deputise for the Sourcing Officer as required.


• Have knowledge of contract terms and conditions to ensure that contract management can be delivered effectively.


• Achieve individual Performance Objectives set by the Line Manager.


• Identifying job specific training requirements and development needs.

General responsibilities include:

• To maintain effective working relationships with the supply chain.


• To be aware of and abide by the company's Standards and Expectations


• Awareness of the environmental issues associated with the role


• To assist the Sourcing Manager in establishing contracts and framework agreements, managing contracts and procuring low value services and supplies as required


• To assist the Sourcing Team in providing a safe and enjoyable working environment


• To assist the Commercial and Contract Management Team in providing a safe and enjoyable working environment


• To provide workable & effective contract vehicles to the Contract Management Team.


• To consider ED&I in all conversations and interactions, ensuring you treat all individuals equally, respectfully and in line with NWS' ED&I principles

Essential skills, knowledge and qualifications

• Good level of GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent


• Knowledge and experience of commercial and procurement processes and contract terms


• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

For current RWM employees this role is 8-6 - RWM Terms & Conditions apply