Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant, Derby based, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, office based £25-28k, based on experience We're seeking a talented Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant to support a Procurement, Energy and Fuels team within a business management consultancy, assisting clients in both public and private sectors to achieve tangible added value. As the Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant your duties will include: Validation of Client energy and fuel invoices; Monitoring and recording of energy and fuel market pricing; Recording Client energy and fuel consumption and profiling; Production of consumption/pricing reports on behalf of Clients against agreed timescales; Supporting the preparation and issue of Client invitations to tender; Supporting the analysis and evaluation of Supplier Tenders and proposals; General administration support for the team. To be successful in this role as a Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant you will have the following skills, experience and qualifications; Be highly organised and able to manage multiple competing priorities; Have the ability to work under your own initiative with meticulous attention to detail when completing administrative tasks; Be IT Literate with a strong practical knowledge of MS Office software, particularly MS Excel; Be numerate and commercially aware; Have excellent communication and time management skills; Have excellent team working and relationship-building skills; Be confident in interacting with people at all levels both within our business and also within our Clients businesses. Have a passion for career progression and willing to learn new skills. Experience of working in procurement, commercial or accounts roles would be an advantage. Have a minimum of 5 GCSE's (A-C including Maths and English) Have a willingness to work towards MCIPS qualification or similar professional qualification. The benefits of being part of the team: An exceptional mix of benefits including; As the Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant you will receive a competitive salary based on experience together with a discretionary Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based on company profitability. 5% company pension contribution. 27 days annual holiday entitlement (plus 8 bank holidays). Private healthcare. Generous life insurance arrangements. Sick pay. A job within a values driven company. Interesting and varied work. Friendly colleagues with a strong mix of skills, knowledge and experience. The opportunity to develop your career further with an Investors in People - Gold Company. A professional yet non-corporate company culture. If you are interested in this this role of Assistant Buyer / procurement assistant and joining our team apply now for a confidential conversation This role would suit someone who wants to have a career in purchasing / procurement or buying
Feb 26, 2026
Seasonal
Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant, Derby based, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, office based £25-28k, based on experience We're seeking a talented Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant to support a Procurement, Energy and Fuels team within a business management consultancy, assisting clients in both public and private sectors to achieve tangible added value. As the Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant your duties will include: Validation of Client energy and fuel invoices; Monitoring and recording of energy and fuel market pricing; Recording Client energy and fuel consumption and profiling; Production of consumption/pricing reports on behalf of Clients against agreed timescales; Supporting the preparation and issue of Client invitations to tender; Supporting the analysis and evaluation of Supplier Tenders and proposals; General administration support for the team. To be successful in this role as a Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant you will have the following skills, experience and qualifications; Be highly organised and able to manage multiple competing priorities; Have the ability to work under your own initiative with meticulous attention to detail when completing administrative tasks; Be IT Literate with a strong practical knowledge of MS Office software, particularly MS Excel; Be numerate and commercially aware; Have excellent communication and time management skills; Have excellent team working and relationship-building skills; Be confident in interacting with people at all levels both within our business and also within our Clients businesses. Have a passion for career progression and willing to learn new skills. Experience of working in procurement, commercial or accounts roles would be an advantage. Have a minimum of 5 GCSE's (A-C including Maths and English) Have a willingness to work towards MCIPS qualification or similar professional qualification. The benefits of being part of the team: An exceptional mix of benefits including; As the Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant you will receive a competitive salary based on experience together with a discretionary Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based on company profitability. 5% company pension contribution. 27 days annual holiday entitlement (plus 8 bank holidays). Private healthcare. Generous life insurance arrangements. Sick pay. A job within a values driven company. Interesting and varied work. Friendly colleagues with a strong mix of skills, knowledge and experience. The opportunity to develop your career further with an Investors in People - Gold Company. A professional yet non-corporate company culture. If you are interested in this this role of Assistant Buyer / procurement assistant and joining our team apply now for a confidential conversation This role would suit someone who wants to have a career in purchasing / procurement or buying
Data Entry & Validation Administrator, Derby (Office-Based) Pay: £12.21 - £12.71 per hour (Dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, Temporary with the opportunity for permanent. Are you highly organised with a "sharp eye" for numbers? We are seeking a diligent Temporary Data Entry & Validation Administrator to join a Utility Invoice Validation team in Derby. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys data integrity and wants to work with an established, friendly team. You will play a key role in ensuring clients are billed accurately by validating large batches of utility invoices before they are processed. Key Responsibilities for the Data Entry and Validation Administrator Data Validation: Cross-checking and inputting data from utility invoices into the companies internal database. Data Management: Updating in-house systems and maintaining accurate Excel spreadsheets. Administrative Support: Scanning documents, digital filing, and general support to the UIV department. Quality Control: Ensuring 100% accuracy in data entry to prevent billing errors. Skills & Experience Required as the Data Entry and Validation Administrator You should be comfortable working with numbers and large datasets. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with Microsoft Access is a significant advantage. A proven track record of high-level accuracy in data entry or administration. Experience in accounts, utility billing, or heavy data-input roles is preferred but not essential. Why Apply for the Data Entry and Validation Administrator role? Immediate Start: We are looking for someone to hit the ground running as soon as possible in a temporary capacity whilst we recruit for a permanent member of staff Full Training: You will receive comprehensive training and familiarisation with the office systems. Supportive Environment: Work within a supervised, professional team in a central Derby office with free parking onsite. Opportunity for the role to become permanent. Apply now for a confidential chat
Feb 26, 2026
Seasonal
Data Entry & Validation Administrator, Derby (Office-Based) Pay: £12.21 - £12.71 per hour (Dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, Temporary with the opportunity for permanent. Are you highly organised with a "sharp eye" for numbers? We are seeking a diligent Temporary Data Entry & Validation Administrator to join a Utility Invoice Validation team in Derby. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys data integrity and wants to work with an established, friendly team. You will play a key role in ensuring clients are billed accurately by validating large batches of utility invoices before they are processed. Key Responsibilities for the Data Entry and Validation Administrator Data Validation: Cross-checking and inputting data from utility invoices into the companies internal database. Data Management: Updating in-house systems and maintaining accurate Excel spreadsheets. Administrative Support: Scanning documents, digital filing, and general support to the UIV department. Quality Control: Ensuring 100% accuracy in data entry to prevent billing errors. Skills & Experience Required as the Data Entry and Validation Administrator You should be comfortable working with numbers and large datasets. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with Microsoft Access is a significant advantage. A proven track record of high-level accuracy in data entry or administration. Experience in accounts, utility billing, or heavy data-input roles is preferred but not essential. Why Apply for the Data Entry and Validation Administrator role? Immediate Start: We are looking for someone to hit the ground running as soon as possible in a temporary capacity whilst we recruit for a permanent member of staff Full Training: You will receive comprehensive training and familiarisation with the office systems. Supportive Environment: Work within a supervised, professional team in a central Derby office with free parking onsite. Opportunity for the role to become permanent. Apply now for a confidential chat
