Procurement Assistant [Temporary]

UWCSEA East seeks a Procurement Assistant [Temporary] to join the Procurement Team as soon as possible. Reporting to the Procurement Manager / Assistant Manager, you will collaborate across teams to secure compliant, cost-effective outcomes for the College while delivering general administrative support. Based at the East campus with occasional travel to Dover, this role is a fixed-term contract through 31 December 2026. Join a vibrant global movement making education a force for peace and sustainability.

The Day-to-Day

• Support the full tender lifecycle, including meeting scheduling, show rounds, clarifications, closing, and management reporting.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to understand purchasing needs and resolve supply, quality, and invoicing issues.
• Assist requestors in defining clear requirements and scopes of work prior to market sourcing.
• Prepare ad hoc tender and administrative paperwork while ensuring supplier compliance with College policies.
• Carry out administrative and operational support duties appropriate to the position.

The Details

• Diploma/degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• Minimum one year of experience in procurement or purchasing, with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, MS Office, or macOS, with fluent English and a team-oriented mindset.

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The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.