Paula Lamb
Middlesbrough,North Yorkshire
Summary
Proactive Procurement Assistant skilled in managing procurement queries and delivering timely responses to stakeholders. Coordinates the review of purchase orders and invoices to ensure adherence to procurement procedures. Committed to maintaining accurate procurement information and facilitating effective communication across departments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Assistant
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
11.2015 - Current
- Responded to procurement queries and requests for information promptly from suppliers, tenderers, schools and departments.
- To deliver a professional, high quality level of service on behalf of the Procurement team.
- To manage from start to completion complex or high risk procurement activities including those carried out under EU regulations and any other relevant legislation or requirements (i.e. funding). Support and guide Schools and Departments including drawing up invitations to tender reflecting commercial and legal requirements, advising on the creation of technical specifications, agreement of evaluation criteria and support in the evaluation of responses, negotiation of terms and conditions and agreement of contracts
- Promoted and encouraged use of corporate contracts or framework agreements negotiated by regional and national purchasing consortia, reducing off-contract spend and ensuring that contracts are effective, prices are current and information is accessible to staff.
- Developed and maintained a Procurement web page for internal and external customers to enhance accessibility of procurement information.
- Assist in the review of purchase invoices and orders prior to authorisation to ensure that correct procurement procedures have been followed.
- Assist in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices
- Covered Purchase Ledger Section during staff absences by managing daily transactions.
- Reduced documentation errors through meticulous attention to detail.
Travel Officer
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
03.2009 - 11.2015
- Coordinated University staff travel bookings and car rentals, ensuring relevant documentation and liaising with travel agents for accurate itineraries.
- Booking all Rail Travel for University staff via Trainline
- Coordinated car hire for University staff to facilitate transportation needs
- Managed conference and hotel bookings online using University credit card, streamlining the reservation process for staff.
- Reviewed and coordinated staff travel expense documentation for accuracy and eligibility, authorising payments to ensure compliance.
- Provided travel and rental statistics for the director of finance and internal audit.
Purchase Ledger Senior Clerk
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
02.2000 - 03.2009
- Registration of University's Supplier Invoices and Credit notes
- Reconciliation of supplier statements alongside supplier accounts
- Sent purchase orders for timely processing and produced back order reports for effective tracking.
- Collected and processed University's staff card credits, reconciling against statements for accurate payment processing.
- Supported Purchasing Team with administrative tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Business and Finance
Stockton, Billingham Technical College
Stockton-on-Tees, STT01-1993
GCSEs -
Brackenhoe Secondary
Middlesbrough, MDB01-1991
Skills
- Procurement plan development
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- E-procurement systems
- Risk management
Hobbies and interests
- Exercise and going to Gym
- Reading
- Walking
Timeline
Procurement Assistant
Teesside University
11.2015 - Current
Travel Officer
Teesside University
03.2009 - 11.2015
Purchase Ledger Senior Clerk
Teesside University
02.2000 - 03.2009
NVQ Level 2 - Business and Finance
Stockton, Billingham Technical College
GCSEs -
Brackenhoe Secondary