Procurement Operational Support Co-ordinator

Advert Close date: 19th November 2026 Behind every well-run procurement is someone who keeps the information accurate, the process smooth and the colleagues informed. That's this role. As our Procurement Operational Support Co-ordinator, you'll keep our procurement operations running well, so the whole team and the business can deliver with confidence. You'll look after the data, systems and documentation that make procurement work, and be a friendly, knowledgeable first point of contact for colleagues across The Crown Estate.

If you enjoy accuracy, like improving how things work and want to build a career in public sector procurement, this is a great place to start. What you'll be doing Helping colleagues follow our procurement policies and guidance, and carrying out compliance checks across purchasing Setting up new suppliers and keeping supplier records accurate, including insurances, accreditations and payment details Maintaining the supplier database, contract register and other team data sources Preparing and publishing Procurement Act 2023 transparency notices accurately and on time Managing the procurement documentation approval process Answering routine queries from stakeholders and keeping our Procurement Hub SharePoint pages up to date Supporting market research and using data to spot ways to improve processes, reduce cost and add value What we're looking for Strong organisation, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy Experience in an administrative, analytical or support role, ideally in a commercial procurement setting The ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines Experience with ERP systems, and e-procurement/e-sourcing or contract management platforms is highly desirable Confidence in Microsoft Office and enthusiasm for new ways of working, including emerging technology such as AI Excellent written and verbal communication, including the confidence to share outcomes that may not be welcome An understanding of public sector procurement and a desire to develop, e.g.

CIPS qualified or working towards it Why join us: You'll join a collaborative team and have the chance to learn and grow in a role that keeps the function moving. As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working; market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more.

We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work. If you would like to know more, we invite you to an information webinar hosted by the hiring manager and Director of Procurement & SRM, Dr. Beverley Jandziol. This will take place on Wednesday 11th November at 2.30pm . Please join using the link below: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3489660459597328?p=2zZQObaf1hMKvXqBfe You will join this call anonymously, and TCE will only use your details in an administrative capacity to facilitate the webinar , after which your data will be deleted.

There will be no voice or video functionality for attendees on this call, but options for questions in an anonymous chat box. Disability Disclaimer: We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us directly, or at [email protected] Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.