Procurement Officer

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is supporting a Public Sector organisation to appoint a Procurement Officer on a full-time permanent basis. You will provide professional procurement advice, ensure compliance with legislation and regulations, and lead end-to-end procurement across construction, infrastructure and social care.

The role involves developing contract strategies, negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts and risks, and identifying cost savings through market analysis and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Public sector procurement experience is preferred.
• Effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional procurement advice ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Lead end-to-end procurement across mixed categories including construction and social care.
• Develop contract strategies and lead tendering, evaluation and negotiations for value for money.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts and commercial risks with quality and supply security.
• Identify cost savings and efficiencies through market analysis and collaboration.
• Monitor procurement performance and report benefits for continuous improvement.
• Train and support colleagues and trainees with no formal line management responsibilities.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Cost savings

Market analysis

Compliance

Guidance delivery

Education

Public sector procurement qualification (desirable)

Job description

Morgan Hunt are delighted to be supporting a Public Sector organisation as they look to welcome a Procurement Officer on a full time and permanent basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional procurement advice, ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies and regulations.
• Lead end-to-end procurement exercises across mixed categories, including construction, infrastructure and social care.
• Develop contract strategies and lead tendering, evaluation and negotiations to achieve value for money.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts and commercial risks, ensuring quality, compliance and security of supply.
• Identify cost savings, efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement through market analysis and collaborative procurement.
• Monitor procurement performance, report benefits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and provide day-to-day guidance, training and support to colleagues and trainees, with no formal line management responsibilities.

Experience:

• Public Sector Procurement experience needed (no min/max of time)
• Qualification desirable but not essential (experience is the priority)
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels both verbally & in writing
• Good influencing, networking & relationship management skills

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.