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Procurement Officer - Utilities

Barclay Meade
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
  • Experience required: Significant experience in procurement, ideally within the Utilities industry
  • Job responsibilities include identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, managing procurement activities, collaborating with internal stakeholders, conducting market research, and participating in supplier performance evaluations
  • Job requirements include proven track record as a Senior Buyer, strong knowledge of Procurement Supply Chain, and proficiency in procurement software
  • Benefits include car allowance, opportunity to work in a dynamic company, excellent career development prospects, and working in the Taunton site with regular visits to the regional office
Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and building strong relationships
  • Manage and monitor procurement activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise procurement strategies
  • Actively participate in supplier performance evaluations and implement corrective actions when necessary
  • Monitor day to day procurement activities to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints, procurement policies, and regulatory standards.
  • Track and report on procurement savings achieved through cost reduction measures.
  • Manage disputes, claims, and contract variations with suppliers in a timely and professional manner.
Job Requirements
  • Significant experience in procurement, ideally within the Utilities industry
  • Proven track record as a Senior Buyer, with expertise in managing end-to-end procurement processes
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Procurement Supply Chain
  • CIPS is desirable
  • Proficient in procurement software, such as ERP systems
Benefits
  • Competitive salary, up to £50,000 per annum
  • Car allowance
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company
  • Excellent career development and progression prospects
  • Working in the taunton site, with regular visits to the regional office

If you have the required experience and skills for this role, we invite you to apply now to join our client as a valued Procurement Officer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.