Procurement Coordinator

Michael Page; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Technology for agile working

CPD opportunities

Generous annual leave 28–32 days

LGPS

Hybrid working HQ in Gateshead Baltic?

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

NEPO is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to deliver defined procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement activity within NEPRO. Working in a fast-paced environment, the postholder will collaborate with the NEPRO team, public-sector customers and suppliers to ensure activity is delivered to a high standard and generates strong commercial outcomes.

The role provides an opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to build broad experience, take early ownership and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial activity
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent or active study towards MCIPS Level 5 or above
• Experience with contracts management including performance monitoring and supplier engagement
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to use market insight and data to identify risks and opportunities
• Knowledge of public-sector procurement and applicable regulations

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement activity from scoping to award and implementation
• Coordinate contract management, performance reporting and risk management
• Develop relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analyse management information and market insight to identify issues and opportunities
• Support development of plans to improve customer experience and supplier engagement
• Take ownership of activities and progress actions promptly
• Contribute to guidance, case studies and communications to strengthen NEPRO’s market position
• Represent NEPO in meetings, discussions and regional forums
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and performance
• Contribute to wider NEPO priorities aligning with the role

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Commercial awareness

End-to-end procurement

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

e-procurement systems

Data / reporting platforms

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join NEPO as a Procurement Coordinator. We are looking for a Procurement Coordinator to help us deliver positive outcomes for our public sector members and wider stakeholders, in one of our most exciting categories.

Client Details

NEPO is a public buying organisation, governed by the public sector, for the public sector.

NEPO is designed to deliver commercial solutions that provide routes to market, unlock value, reduce procurement complexity and help organisations achieve better outcomes.

Working collaboratively with customers and suppliers, NEPO combines commercial expertise with collective buying power to deliver strategic procurement solutions across a broad range of goods, works and services.

NEPO are a trusted commercial partner to the public sector and a vehicle of choice for suppliers seeking efficient, compliant access to public-sector opportunities.

Through market engagement, innovation and strong supplier partnerships, NEPO help organisations maximise value for money, manage risk and deliver lasting social and economic impact.

Working at NEPO offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious, commercially focused organisation operating at the forefront of public procurement. Our work is varied, high-profile and continually evolving, giving colleagues the opportunity to take ownership, work with a broad range of customers and suppliers, and contribute directly to the development of innovative procurement solutions with national impact.

Description

The Procurement Coordinator will play a key role in the delivery, performance and continued development of NEPRO, our flagship brand of strategic procurement solutions.

Working within a fast-paced and varied environment, the postholder will deliver defined procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement activity. They will work closely with the Procurement Business Partner and NEPRO team, public-sector customers and suppliers to ensure activity is delivered to a high standard and generates strong commercial outcomes.

The role provides an opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to build broad experience, take early ownership and contribute to the continued growth and profile of an innovative procurement offering.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver defined procurement activity, from initial scoping and market engagement through to evaluation, award and implementation
• Coordinate contract management activity, including performance reporting, action tracking, risk management and continuous improvement
• Develop effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analyse management information, customer feedback and market insight to identify performance issues, risks and commercial opportunities
• Support the development and delivery of plans to improve customer experience, supplier engagement and use of the NEPRO solutions
• Take ownership of allocated activities and ensure actions are progressed accurately, proactively and at pace
• Contribute to the development of guidance, case studies, communications and other materials that strengthen NEPRO's market position and external profile
• Represent NEPO confidently in customer meetings, supplier discussions, working groups and relevant regional or national forums
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, contract performance and ways of working
• Contribute to wider NEPO priorities and improvement initiatives where these align with the role

The successful candidate will be expected to work with a high degree of initiative, manage competing priorities and quickly build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. They will combine strong attention to detail with commercial awareness, sound judgement and a willingness to challenge and improve existing approaches.

Profile

The successful applicant will be an experienced and ambitious procurement professional who can quickly take ownership of procurement and contract management activity within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.

They will demonstrate:

• Relevant experience working in procurement, sourcing or commercial activity, including responsibility for defined elements of an end-to-end procurement process
• MCIPS qualification, active study towards MCIPS at Level 5 or above, or an equivalent recognised procurement or commercial qualification
• Experience of supporting or managing contracts, including performance monitoring, supplier engagement, risk management and continuous improvement
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to use market insight, management information and sound judgement to identify risks and opportunities
• Practical knowledge of public-sector procurement, with a sound working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, the Procurement Regulations 2024 and their application across the procurement lifecycle
• Evidence of delivering high-quality work at pace, managing competing priorities and meeting challenging deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credible, productive relationships with customers, suppliers and senior colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of producing reports, presenting information confidently and adapting communication for different audiences
• Confident use of digital tools, including Microsoft 365, e-procurement systems (or equivalent) and data or reporting platforms, with the ability to use technology to improve efficiency and support decision-making

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £39,152 - £45,091 depending on experience
• Flexible working
• Access to technology that enables agile working
• Continuing professional development, including training opportunities
• Annual leave ranging from 28 to 32 days (depending on length of service), plus public holidays
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working model with an HQ in Gateshead's Baltic Quarter
• Salary sacrifice schemes including car leasing and home electronics schemes