Interim Procurement Officer

Michael Page; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Plymouth is seeking an Interim Procurement Officer to join their procurement team. This fully site-based role involves developing cost-saving strategies, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes. Successful candidates will possess vendor management skills, proficiency in procurement tools, and a strong background in supply chain management.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rate

Supportive and professional work environment

Long Term Interim Contract Inside IR35

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of vendor management and negotiation techniques.
• Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies in line with procurement objectives.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and industry regulations.
• Resolve supplier disputes and provide solutions to procurement-related challenges.

Skills

Vendor Management

Negotiation Techniques

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Tools

Procurement Software

Job description

This Interim Procurement Officer position will be working across a variety of categories working on a number of high value contracts! This role is fully site based in Plymouth, so successful applications most be within commuting distance.

Client Details

Michael Page are working with a rapidly growing organisation who are based in Plymouth & have an opportunity for an Interim Generalist Procurement Officer to join their busy procurement team.

Description

As Interim Procurement Officer your duties will include:

• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies in line with procurement objectives.
• Ensuring procurement processes are followed to seek and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast procurement needs and ensure stock availability.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and industry regulations.
• Resolve supplier disputes and provide solutions to procurement-related challenges.
• Prepare reports and present procurement data to management as required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring that requirements are understood and addressed.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Officer should have:

• Previous experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• A strong understanding of vendor management and negotiation techniques.
• Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
• A keen eye for detail

Job Offer

• Competitive daily pay rate of 350 - 400 per day.
• Opportunity to work on-site at their Plymouth Office.
• Fully office based role.
• Long Term Interim Contract Inside IR35.
• Supportive and professional work environment.