Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer | Housing Association| Permanent | £34,000 per annum | Hybrid

Client:

Castlefield Recruitment are currently working with a Public Sector organisation in Kent, to recruit a Procurement Officer on a permanent basis.

The organisation operates a hybrid working policy; with the requirement to be in office 2 days per week.

As a Procurement Officer, the individual will support on a range of commercial projects and activities, contributing to the effective delivery of the organisation’s procurement strategy whilst upholding ethical standards and promoting transparency.

Benefits:

• 28 days plus bank holiday annual leave
• Access to two holiday homes
• Flexitime
• Generous Pension Scheme

Role:

• Assist on procurement processes, contributing to all aspects of the tender cycle
• Support the Procurement Manager in a wider range of commercial projects and activities
• Ensure that all procurement and contract management activity is undertaken in accordance with agreed corporate procurement processes
• Conduct research to identify suppliers and staying abreast of supplier market trends, pricing and framework availability
• Utilising frameworks
• Liaise with senior stakeholders on a regular basis

Individual:

• Great communication skills, track record of efficient stakeholder management
• Knowledge of UK Procurement legislation
• Solution focused, a 'can do’ attitude