Procurement Officer

RIBA 1834 Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership body seeks a Procurement Officer to support procurement activities and ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services. You'll work closely with teams and suppliers to enhance efficiency and compliance, contributing to projects that drive excellence in architecture. With a competitive salary and benefits including a generous pension scheme, this challenging role promotes both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in procurement or related field required.
• Good understanding of procurement principles essential.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet procurement needs within budget.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

IT Systems proficiency

Understanding of KPIs

Risk management

Education

Relevant experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement

Tools

Excel

Job description

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RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: c£32000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, 2-year fixed term contract

This role is an opportunity to work with an award-winning membership body with international status, you will be working on operational and project activities.

About the Role

As the Procurement Officer, you will provide support on procurement activities, to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services required for the successful execution of projects within RIBA.

You will work closely with the Head of procurement, internal teams and external suppliers to meet programme requirements, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Support in the Identification and evaluation of suppliers, negotiation of contracts, and supplier relationships, to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Collaborate with programme stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and support on the development of plans to meet them within budgetary constraints.
• Support the Head of Procurement in the sourcing process, soliciting of bids or proposals, and the evaluation of suppliers.
• Support on the drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks to minimise disruptions to the programme.
• Monitor supplier performance against established KPIs and take corrective action as needed.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement performance and analyse data to inform decision-making.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Good understanding of procurement principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Resourceful approach to teamwork and stakeholder management
• Strong confidence in IT Systems and excellent Excel skills
• Understanding and enhancing sustainability
• Good financial understanding
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ability to adapt to change
• Understanding of risk management

Why Join us?

RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits

Closing date: 21/07/24
Interview date: w/c 29th July