Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation where your procurement expertise will drive strategic sourcing and supplier relationships.
Salary: £19.32 per hour
We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer to work on behalf of our client based in Stevenage. This is a temporary position for an initial period of 3 months with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. Previous experience within the public sector is essential.
Procurement Officer - Benefits Offered
- £19.32 per hour
- Immediate start
- Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Free parking
- Hybrid working available
Procurement Officer - Job Overview
- Supporting procurement activities in line with procurement legislation and internal procedures
- Managing quotation and tender processes from start to finish
- Preparing procurement documentation, contracts and reports
- Maintaining procurement records and contract registers
- Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process
- Analysing spend data and producing procurement reports
- Supporting market research and supplier engagement
- Providing procurement guidance to managers across the organisation
Procurement Officer - Skills & Experience Required
- Previous procurement experience is essential within the public sector
- Knowledge of procurement legislation and tendering processes
- Experience using e-tendering systems is desirable
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- High level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply would be desirable
Thank you for your application. Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency and business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.
Reference: JOB-10747
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