Procurement Officer

Nobul Resourcing Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to achieving net zero and improving communities. As a Procurement Officer, you'll support essential projects that drive sustainability and efficiency in public and private sectors. Your role involves engaging with stakeholders, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while developing your career in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional growth, you'll be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration in shaping a greener future.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Public transport support

Employee Assistance Program

Supported training and development budget

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a Procurement role, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong skills in producing written and verbal summaries, including reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners.
• Complete the end-to-end process for the purchase of low-value procurements.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Risk Management

MS Office Proficiency

Written Communication

Financial Literacy

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

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Procurement Officer

Salary - £34,000

Hybrid - Manchester

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Were Salix and were on a mission to help save the planet.

We enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net zero targets and create better places to live and work.

Were passionate about our work and proud to be on the journey with them.

We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and remove households from fuel poverty.

We work with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, we provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects.

We also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learnt from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development.

We were created in 2004 and have been growing ever since. We now employ 200 people. Our principal office is in Manchester, and we have a base at Canary Wharf in London. We are wholly owned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

If youre looking to be part of a forward-thinking team actively shaping a greener future, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

Join Salix in our mission to enable and inspire organizations to achieve net zero and create better places to live and work. As a Junior Procurement Officer at Salix, you'll play a key role in supporting the internal function.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners (including external suppliers).
• Support the Procurement Manager in project management and longer-term procurement strategy when required.
• Complete the end-to-end process for the purchase of low-value procurements.
• Use your knowledge or expertise, or desktop research to ensure you understand the product or service you are buying.
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop tender documents.
• Understand how social value might be secured through procurement efforts.
• Ensure that specifications and outcomes are expressed in a meaningful way.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and policies, aligned with organisational and departmental strategy.
• Assist stakeholders and partners in managing risk throughout the procurement process to ensure compliance with each activity.
• Stay aware of relevant policy, best practices, and legislative changes, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Use e-procurement tools as required by the procurement team.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years' experience in a Procurement role, ideally within the public sector
• Experience in developing written statements of requirements, which might contain technical or commercial requirements.
• Base knowledge of the procurement process and the key aspects required.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 legislation (desired).
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships, including those with key stakeholders and external organisations.
• Experience working in a structured or project-based environment.
• Strong skills in producing written and verbal summaries, including reports with a compelling narrative.
• Previous experience in areas requiring financial literacy, numeracy, or analysis.
• Proven ability to develop good relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
• Understanding of risk management when handling multiple risks and stakeholders.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
  
  

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Public transport support.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Supported training and development budget.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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