Procurement Officer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A Not for Profit organization based in Macclesfield is seeking a Procurement Officer on a permanent basis. The role offers a hybrid work environment with two days per week working from home. Candidates should have public and private sector procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. The salary is £33,000 alongside benefits like 25 days annual leave and up to a 12% pension contribution. This is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in procurement who can build strong relationships and manage supplier performance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 12% employer pension

Health and wellbeing scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of PCR 2015 and PA23 is desirable.
• Recent experience in procurement roles required.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with suppliers and evaluating supplier performance.
• Setting up and managing tenders, including negotiating pricing, terms and volumes.
• Managing procurement budgets and analysing financial implications of purchases.
• Maintaining adherence to regulations such as Procurement Regulations 2015.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

Strong communicator

Good commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Public sector procurement experience

Private sector procurement experience

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Not for Profit based in Macclesfield, who are recruiting for a Procurement Officer on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start in April and offers a salary of £33,000. This will be a hybrid position with two days per week working from home and other benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and up to 12% employer pension contribution.

The ideal candidate will have a background in both public and private sector procurement and possess strong commercial and negotiation skills. A working knowledge of PCR2015 and PA23 is highly desirable but not essential.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Building strong relationships with suppliers and evaluating supplier performance
• Setting up and managing tenders, including negotiating pricing, terms and volumes
• Managing procurement budgets and analysing financial implications of purchases
• Maintaining adherence to regulations such as Procurement Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to align procurement with business goals

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Understanding of PCR 2015 and PA23 is desirable
• Public and Private sector procurement experience
• Strong communicator with good commercial and negotiation skills

Rewards and benefits:

• Hybrid working (two days per week in the office)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years)
• Up to 12% employer pension
• Health and wellbeing scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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