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WORKING WITH USThe founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.


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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Procurement Administrator to support the procurement function within Harris Federation. This role is essential in ensuring that all goods and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with public sector procurement regulations and institutional policies.
You will play a key role in supporting the procurement team by ensuring timely delivery of resources and services, providing administrative support and having responsibility for procurement processes and policies.


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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYYour responsibilities will include:
*Maintaining procurement filing systems, records and SharePoint resources
*Managing supplier registrations on the e-tendering portal
*Coordinating information requests and stakeholder communications
*Processing purchase orders, reconciling invoices and supporting timely payments
*Managing allocated procurement categories and supplier relationships
*Producing procurement reports, spend analysis and management information
*Providing administrative support, including calendar management and document administration
*Organising supplier meetings, presentations and procurement events
*Responding to procurement enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
*Supporting academies with purchasing requests, benchmarking exercises and obtaining quotations
*Maintaining procurement calendars, contract renewals and tender deadlines
*Coordinating supplier performance review meetings
*Managing procurement mailboxes and communications
*Maintaining and updating procurement intranet pages
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe would like to hear from you if you have:
*A high level of computer literacy with practical knowledge and application of all Microsoft Office applications
*English and Maths GCSEs at Grade C or above
*A-Level / BTEC / HND or equivalent/similar with demonstrable experience of an office environment
*General commercial awareness
*Experience in a procurement or administrative role
*Experience working with SharePoint
*Ability to analyse data and generate reports
*Experience working with purchase orders, suppliers, and financial systems.
*Excellent organisational and time-management skills
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
*An effective communicator, verbally and in writing with excellent numerical skills.
*Excellent listening and communication skills
*Excellent telephone manner and presentation of professional image
*Ability to work as part of a team
*Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met
*Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative
*Commitment to delivering excellent level of professional customer service


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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITIONIf you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUESOur vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle th...