Job summary

The role is required to develop strong working relationships with colleagues in the Corporate Procurement Team, buyers, internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that service delivery and customer focus is paramount.

Key skills required for this role

Procurement Officer - Public Sector - 12 month FTC - Hybrid

Important

Our client is looking for a Procurement officer, who will have experience of Public Sector regulations.

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with category managers to facilitate the procurement process for designated projects exceeding £150k, assuming ownership in their absence as necessary.

2. Ensure the efficient execution of smaller-scale procurement, aligning with category strategies and organisational policies to achieve optimal value for investment.

3. Offer timely procurement guidance and system expertise to purchasing personnel within our clients team, ensuring adherence to procurement protocols and industry best practices.

4. Manage supplier on-boarding processes, maintain supplier databases, and update procurement systems to reflect accurate information.

5. Assist in supplier negotiations, striving to secure cost-effective deals while upholding professional standards and fostering strong supplier relationships.

6. Maintain the relevance and accuracy of procurement resources, including toolkits and online content, to support users effectively.

7. Conduct all procurement with integrity, sustainability, and compliance, ensuring timely delivery within established time lines.

8. Collaborate with the Procurement Analyst to generate timely reports for the Head of Procurement and category managers, leveraging reporting tools to analyse spending data.

9. Oversee the management of the Procurement Toolkit, ensuring data accuracy and reliability at all times.

10. Provide procurement and administrative support for Buyer Forums, newsletter production, and other duties as assigned by the Head of Procurement, commensurate with the role's responsibilities and grade.

Salary: up to £36,000

2 days required on site.