Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer
Location: Westgate Street, GL1 2TG
Start Date: ASAP                                               
Contract Duration: 6+ Month
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week                                
Pay Rate: £235.22 per day
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
 
Job Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice to achieve customer goals and ensure value for money.

• Use specialized knowledge to achieve excellent results.

• Conduct market and supplier research to inform procurement strategies.

• Lead or support specific procurement projects and attend meetings as needed.

• Evaluate and maximize social value in procurement activities.

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers.

• Assess and manage risks in procurement processes.

• Stay updated with policy and legislative changes.

• Ensure compliance with legal and council requirements.

• Prepare procurement strategies and recommendations.

Person Specifications
Must Have

• Experience in procurement or commissioning environments.

• Ability to translate needs into specifications and tender documents.

• Experience managing complex tenders.

• Market and supplier research skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Good commercial and cost awareness.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management.

• High level of literacy and numeracy (GCSEs Grade A – C).

• Working towards CIPS level 3 or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• High level of public sector procurement knowledge.

• Data analysis and insight skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage conflict effectively.

• Advanced commercial skills, including negotiation and project management.

• Working towards CIPS level 4 or a related graduate-level discipline.

• Literacy and numeracy evidenced by A levels (Grade A – C).

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