Procurement Officer

i-Jobs; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Officer in Gloucester. This role involves providing practical advice, conducting market research, and managing procurement projects. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and be working towards CIPS level 3. This position offers a daily pay rate of GBP235.22 and requires compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or commissioning environments.
• Ability to translate needs into specifications and tender documents.
• Experience managing complex tenders.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice to achieve customer goals.
• Conduct market and supplier research.
• Evaluate and maximize social value in procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Market and supplier research

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cost awareness

Education

GCSEs Grade A-C

CIPS level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Procurement Officer

Location: Westgate Street, GL1 2TG

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Month

Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: GBP235.22 per day

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice to achieve customer goals and ensure value for money.
• Use specialized knowledge to achieve excellent results.
• Conduct market and supplier research to inform procurement strategies.
• Lead or support specific procurement projects and attend meetings as needed.
• Evaluate and maximize social value in procurement activities.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assess and manage risks in procurement processes.
• Stay updated with policy and legislative changes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and council requirements.
• Prepare procurement strategies and recommendations.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• Experience in procurement or commissioning environments.
• Ability to translate needs into specifications and tender documents.
• Experience managing complex tenders.
• Market and supplier research skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good commercial and cost awareness.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management.
• High level of literacy and numeracy (GCSEs Grade A C).
• Working towards CIPS level 3 or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• High level of public sector procurement knowledge.
• Data analysis and insight skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage conflict effectively.
• Advanced commercial skills, including negotiation and project management.
• Working towards CIPS level 4 or a related graduate-level discipline.
• Literacy and numeracy evidenced by A levels (Grade A C).

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