Procurement Officer

Harvey Nash Plc; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Procurement Officer in Dundee to manage procurement activities and support compliance with legislation in a public sector context. The ideal candidate should have experience in providing procurement advice and managing risks effectively. This role offers a competitive day rate and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the public sector.
• Ability to give professional advice and support to teams.
• Knowledge of HMRC legislation regarding IR35.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Procurement Team.
• Provide procurement advice on various matters.
• Maintain procurement guidance and support tools.

Skills

Professional procurement advice

Risk management

Compliance with legislation

Job description

Procurement Officer - Inside IR35 - Public Sector - Dundee / Hybrid

Day Rate - up to £240

Duration - 5 months

Harvey Nash's Public Sector Client are looking to bring in a contract Procurement Officer, to assist the Finance and Procurement Manager in delivering a comprehensive procurement service aligned with the current policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities of the role are :

• Lead, manage, develop and provide professional advice and support to the Procurement Team.
• Provide professional procurement advice and assistance to the CI and SSSC on a range of procurement matters and assess corporate, business and operational requirements to ensure procurement issues are identified at the earliest opportunity, focusing on managing risk, ensuring full compliance with legislation and achieving efficiencies and best value.
• Raise awareness of and provide guidance on Procurement procedures (written & oral), ensuring they are kept up to date with legislation and best practice and are adhered to.
• Write, maintain and disseminate all procurement guidance and support tools, including the management of the separate procurement libraries on each organisation's Intranet.

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