Procurement Officer

Sea Global; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Procurement Officer, where you will play a vital role in managing procurement projects and enhancing relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team, contributing to the public sector's efficiency and effectiveness. With a strong focus on collaboration and professional development, you will be part of a well-established procurement function that values your input. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and the potential for permanent placement after an initial fixed-term contract.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

5% pension

Private healthcare

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, especially in indirect categories.
• Knowledge of public sector regulations and e-procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and deliver new frameworks.
• Support tendering and contract management activities.
• Develop relationships with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Procurement Management

Tendering

Contract Management

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

e-sourcing portal

DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System)

Job description

Title: Procurement Officer

Sector: Public Sector

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Salary & Package: £40,000 + 25 days holiday (increasing with years of service up to 30 days) + 5% pension + private healthcare + additional benefits!

Sea Global are proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading non for profit organisations, who work closely with housing associations across the UK to provide value and cost savings within procurement.

We have helped build out their procurement team over the past couple of years, with everyone we have placed still there and really enjoying it. Due to the business continuing to grow they are now looking to add another Procurement professional to the team.

The procurement function is well established and grounded within the business. They have lots of opportunities for progression and want someone who wants to come in and really grow and develop within the team and business.

Reporting into the Senior Procurement Manager, the successful candidate will work in a team who are a close-knit bunch and are really collaborative in their approach. They are looking for someone who is hardworking and wants to grow and develop their procurement skills.

The role is initially on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with the view to go permanent after this.

Please read on for full details and get in touch if you want more information:

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage projects including planning and delivering any new frameworks, support the Senior Procurement Manager on new contracts and managing all the day-to-day DPS.
• Supporting the use of the e-sourcing portal and support cases for new contracts.
• General procurement responsibilities including tendering and contract management.
• Develop and nurture relationships with internal colleagues and external clients.

Experience & Requirements

• A background in Procurement, ideally within indirect categories
• Has knowledge relating to DPS, e-procurement platforms and frameworks.
• Experience working within the public sector or within public sector regulations.
• Strong work ethic and can manage multiple priorities at once.