We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottingham to assist with the appointment of a Procurement Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.00 - £24.30 per hour

Summary:

• To assist/ lead on the procurement (tendering) of goods/works/or services as allocated to achieve the category and the Councils strategic objectives.
• Ensure the full end to end procurement process is managed and delivered

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the procurement process, of quotes and tenders which are low risk and low/medium value across a range of goods and services which leads to the letting of contracts for the Council. To be undertaken following the agreement of specifications and standard processes by the commissioners and category managers
• Work with commissioners to develop and finalise service specifications.
• Lead on the procurement process of undertaking mini competitions through existing National and Local framework agreements which leads to the letting of contracts for the supply of goods and services as required for the Council
• Supports the Senior Procurement Officer as required with procurement process on above OJEU threshold value procurements, which leads to the letting of contracts for the Council
• Guide and assist corporate and departmental customers on best procurement practice to ensure that there is an awareness and understanding of procurement legislation in the Council

Qualifications:

• A CIPS membership or other relevant experience
• A Level standard or equivalent education, or with at least 2 years post-qualification commercial experience.
• Knowledge of EU procurement directives and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of current procurement best practice and issues affecting public sector procurement

• Professional procurement experience, working in a complex organisation with direct contact with stakeholders
• Experience of undertaking procurement activity in at least one category of spend
• Experience of progressing project work to a conclusion.
• Experience of supporting complex projects with a record of successful implementation.
• Experience of using purchase order systems e.g. SAP
• Experience of using e-procurement systems

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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