Procurement Operational Support Co-ordinator

Advert Close date: 19th November 2026Behind 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 doingHelping colleagues follow our procurement policies and guidance, and carrying out compliance checks across purchasingSetting up new suppliers and keeping supplier records accurate, including insurances, accreditations and payment detailsMaintaining the supplier database, contract register and other team data sourcesPreparing and publishing Procurement Act 2023 transparency notices accurately and on timeManaging the procurement documentation approval processAnswering routine queries from stakeholders and keeping our Procurement Hub SharePoint pages up to dateSupporting market research and using data to spot ways to improve processes, reduce cost and add valueWhat we're looking forStrong organisation, with a keen eye for detail and accuracyExperience in an administrative, analytical or support role, ideally in a commercial procurement settingThe ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlinesExperience with ERP systems, and e-procurement/e-sourcing or contract management platforms is highly desirableConfidence in Microsoft Office and enthusiasm for new ways of working, including emerging technology such as AIExcellent written and verbal communication, including the confidence to share outcomes that may not be welcomeAn understanding of public sector procurement and a desire to develop, e.g. CIPS qualified or working towards itWhy 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=2zZQObaf1hMKvXqBfeYou 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] 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.