Purchasing assistant Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes (with Salaries)

Contracts Assistant
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
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Purchasing Assistant
Lucy Electric —Thame
- Monday to Friday
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
Assistant Buyer
A1 EQUIPMENT (UK) LIMITED —Hemel Hempstead
- £33,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
5d
Project production & logistics coordinator
VCO interiors & exhibitions —Milton Keynes
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Flexitime
Quick apply
6d
Assistant Buyer
Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton —Banbury
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Work from home
- Employee discount
7d
Trainee Buyer / Admin Assistant
Kustom Clothing Ltd —Hitchin
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
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7d
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Briggs & Forrester —Northampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Time management
- Life insurance
14d

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Contracts Assistant

Public Sector Resourcing -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
21 hours ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Contract management
Power BI
Oracle
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Performance management
Analysis skills
Data entry
Contracts
AI

Full job description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Contracts Assistant for an initial 3 month contract based hybrid in Milton Keynes.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail - Europe’s largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Contracts Assistant, your main responsibilities will be:

Assisting in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, ensuring works are correctly certified prior to authorisation in line with contractual obligations
Supporting the reporting of all commercial aspects across allocated projects
Contributing to the preparation of contract specifications and pre-tender documentation
Assisting with procurement and commercial management activities across a range of contract categories
Supporting the Strategic Supplier Management team with day-to-day activities and coordination
Assisting in managing supplier relationships, including supporting performance monitoring and engagement activities
Collecting, managing, and analysing data from various systems to support reporting requirements
Developing dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI) to track KPIs and supplier performance
Preparing presentations and materials for senior leadership (SLT), translating data into clear insights
Ensuring accurate data entry, documentation, and maintenance of contract and supplier records
Working flexibly across contract management and project support activities, providing assistance where required
Supporting adherence to governance, processes, and compliance requirements

Essential:

Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and follow mandated processes with a high level of accuracy
Strong administration and analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Good commercial awareness with an understanding of contract management principles
Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
StrongIT skills, including:
Microsoft Office applications (particularly PowerPoint)
Experience with Copilot (AI), Power BI, and Oracle or similar systems
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach

Desirable:

Previous experience in a contracts, procurement, or supplier management role
Familiarity with Strategic Supplier Management frameworks and best practices
Experience working in a regulated or process-driven environment
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management systems
Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly to stakeholders
Experience supporting supplier performance management or governance activities

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

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