Procurement Support Specialist

We're looking to appoint a new Procurement Support Specialist to provide essential support to the procurement team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the team and the delivery of a cost-efficient and high-quality service.

Job details

Salary

£28 000 - £32 000

Hours of work

Part time / Full time (30 - 37 hours over 5 days)

Location

Ullenwood

Location status

On site (Ullenwood)

Contract type

Permanent

Interview date

w/c 12th January 2026

Closing date

07/01/2026

About the role

It goes without saying that you will be able to build strong relationships with key external and internal stakeholders as a key part of your role will be supplier relationship management to ensure that we source best value products and services, efficiently and sustainably. You will also work closely with various teams across National Star, advising and supporting them with procurement matters.

Attention to detail, strong administration / organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are vital as your responsibilities will include updating procurement systems, tracking order progress and liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deal with enquiries and resolve queries, ensuring that all relevant details are included, approvals are in place and goods arrive on time.

Supporting the Procurement Manager, you will also use your analytical and reporting skills to help produce monthly summaries and metrics, monitoring supplier performance and looking at ways of helping us to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate is likely to have work experience in a procurement role or an administration role supporting a procurement / purchasing team. You will be self-motivated with a “can do” approach to practical and creative problem solving. Above all you will enjoy being able to make a positive contribution to a busy team.

About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more

Last reviewed on 17/12/2025