Procurement Officer

Sea Global; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based airport is seeking a Procurement Officer to join their expanding team. The role involves supporting procurement strategies, managing tenders, and negotiating with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement across indirect categories and knowledge of public contract regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/buyer role across indirect categories.
• Knowledge of FTS and Public or Utilities Contract Regulations.
• Confident in running tenders and end-to-end procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of strategic category strategies across multiple areas of spend.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers to generate cost savings.
• Support Senior Category Managers with ongoing projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Procurement Strategy

Job description

Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Luton/Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 + a further strong benefits package

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a leading London based Airport who are looking to expand the team as the Procurement function continues to grow. They are in the final stages of building a new procurement system and are looking to add a procurement professional to support the team during this busy phase and beyond.

Reporting into the Senior Category Manager, they are looking for someone who has a few years’ experience within procurement and is comfortable running public tenders. Ideally someone who has a rnage of experience across different indirect categories and they are open to people from different industries who have public or utilities contract regulations experience.

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Role & Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the strategic category strategies across multiple areas of spend.
• Support delivery of procurement and category management using best practice, sourcing and managing large tenders within regulations.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers to generate cost savings for the business.
• Develop and nurture relationships with internal colleagues and external suppliers.
• Support the Senior Category Managers and Head of Procurement with ongoing projects when needed.

Experience & Requirements

• Experience working in a procurement/buyer role across indirect categories.
• Knowledgeable of FTS (Find a Tender Service) and Public or Utilities Contract Regulations.
• Comfortable running tenders on their own and end-to-end procurement.
• Should be a confident, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.