Procurement Officer

Essential Employment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Officer in Nottingham with a pay rate of £19.66 per hour. The role focuses on managing procurement processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting compliance. This is a full-time temporary position requiring experience in procurement best practices and market research.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing procurement processes.
• Ability to lead mini-competitions in procurement.
• Proficient in conducting market research.

Responsibilities

• Manage low-risk and low/medium-value procurement processes.
• Support Senior Procurement Officers in high-value procurements.
• Monitor and report on supplier spend.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Market research

Collaboration

Compliance with legislation

Supplier relations

Education

CIPS or equivalent training

Job description

Procurement Officer needed in Nottingham Paying £19.66 per hr ref 1545998

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• Key Responsibilities
  • Manage low-risk and low/medium-value procurement processes across a range of goods and services.
  • Collaborate with commissioners to develop and finalise service specifications.
  • Lead mini-competitions through national and local framework agreements.
  • Support Senior Procurement Officers on high-value (above OJEU threshold) procurements.
  • Provide guidance on procurement best practices and ensure compliance with legislation.
  • Monitor and report on supplier and category spend to inform strategic decisions.
  • Conduct market research and benchmarking to support category strategies.
  • Resolve supplier and customer queries efficiently and professionally.
  • Administer procurement-related processes within the Business Management System (BMS).
  • Contribute to procurement improvement initiatives, including developing standards and strategies.
  • Engage in continuous professional development, including CIPS or equivalent training.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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