Procurement Officer

Searchandselect; Douglas; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchandselect is seeking a Procurement Officer/Administrator on a 2-month contract to support the procurement function and drive continuous improvement. The role involves managing procurement activities, preparing tender specifications and liaising with clients, subcontractors and the public.

You will work independently within deadlines and contribute to change initiatives. The ideal candidate has significant procurement experience, professional qualifications in the subject, and a proven

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification in relevant subject.
• Significant experience in contract administration or procurement.
• Experience in preparing tender specifications, sub-contract documents & estimation of costs.
• Experience in reviewing and developing processes.
• Able to liaise and work with Client representatives, sub-contractors and the general public at all levels.
• Self-reliant with ability to work on own initiative; resilient and decisive.
• Calm and controlled with ability to work within deadlines.
• Effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in managing the procurement function and assist with management of change and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate procurement of goods and services across the section.
• Act as a purchasing officer to meet the organisation's requirements within best practice guidelines.

Skills

Contract administration

Tender specification preparation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Stakeholder liaison

Education

5 GCSEs (C or above)

Professional qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Our client seeks a Procurement Officer/ Administrator to assist their team on a 2-month contract.

Role:

To support the team in managing the procurement function within the department. You will act as a purchasing officer in order to meet the organisation's requirement for goods and services within best practice guidelines. Responsible for the facilitation and procurement of goods and services across the section. Taking a positive and proactive role in problem solving and assisting with the management of change and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

• 5 GCSE's at grade C or above (or equivalent).


• Professional qualification in relevant subject.


• Significant experience in contract administration or procurement.


• Experienced in preparation of tender specifications, sub-contract documents & estimation of costs.


• Experience in reviewing and developing processes.


• Able to liaise and work with Client representatives, sub-contractors and the general public at all levels.


• Self-reliant with ability to work on own initiative; resilient and decisive.


• Calm and controlled with ability to work within deadlines.


• Effective team player.