Procurement Support

Procurement Support role at Castrol facilitating procurement activities through administrative and coordination support. Engaging with suppliers and assisting in procurement lifecycle management.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement lifecycle support, supplier relationship management, and administrative coordination. Proficient in managing multiple priorities while ensuring high accuracy and professionalism in communications and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Relationship ManagementProcurement SupportMeeting CoordinationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Business Requirements AnalysisProcurement ReportingCalendar ManagementTravel ArrangementsEvent Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsEmotional IntelligenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsCopilotCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Procurement LifecycleSupplier EngagementCustomer ManagementProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the end-to-end procurement lifecycle through administrative, coordination, and customer management support.
Supporting the development and implementation of supplier relationship management strategies.
Acting as the primary coordination point for supplier engagements.
Maintaining supplier databases and contact records.
Serving as a central point of contact for internal and external procurement-related enquiries.
Conducting business requirements analysis to support procurement initiatives and projects.
Assisting in the preparation of procurement reports, presentations, and communications.
Providing high-level administrative support to the Procurement Leadership Team including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
Organizing supplier meetings, workshops, team events, and customer engagement activities.
Identifying potential issues, risks, and process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma qualification in Business Administration or a related rigor preferred.
Previous experience in an administrative, coordinator, executive support, procurement support, or team support role within a dynamic environment.
Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
Experience building effective relationships with internal collaborators and external suppliers.
Experience supporting multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proven partner management and relationship-building capabilities.
Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to challenge constructively and propose solutions.
Highly adaptable and proactive, with a strong commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence.
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other collaboration tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellbeing support
Professional development opportunities