Procurement Officer

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious public sector organization as a Procurement Officer in Preston, where you will play a vital role in ensuring cost-effective procurement processes. This innovative firm offers a flexible hybrid working environment, allowing you to thrive while contributing to community safety. You will manage procurement activities in line with regulations and provide expert advice, all while enjoying a supportive work culture. With competitive salary and generous annual leave, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

2 extra days over Christmas-New Year

Flexitime (core hours 10-2)

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading or supporting competitive tender processes.
• Understanding of Public Sector PCR Regulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement processes for cost-effective purchases.
• Providing commercial advice and producing quality reports.

Skills

Competitive tender processes

Public Sector PCR Regulations

Sourcing and procurement techniques

Decision making skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Task prioritization

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• A fantastic opportunity to join the public sector as a Procurement Officer.
• Flexible Hyrbid working (3 days onsite) with flexitime.

About Our Client

The company is a large organisation that operates within the public sector, specifically within the North West. Positioned in Preston, it consistently strives to protect and serve the community, ensuring their safety through unmatched services.The intended result of all our efforts is to: make Lancashire safer.This is what we are here to achieve. We seek to do this by delivering prevention, protection, and emergency response services; using our trusted position in the community to influence the wider safety of people and working in partnership with other organisations where we have shared objectives.

Job Description

• Managing the procurement processes, ensuring all purchases are cost-effective and high quality
• Directly providing a range of services relating to the procurement of goods, services and works.
• Undertake procurement and tender activity in line with Public Contracts Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Provide commercial / procurement advice.
• Produce quality reports to assist in overall planning.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Officer should have:

• Experience in leading or supporting on competitive tender processes.
• An understanding or Public Sector PCR Regulations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritising tasks effectively.

What's on Offer

• A salary range of £33,500 - £43,000 depending on experience and CIPS status.
• 27 days annual leave plus 2 extra days over the Christmas - New Year shut period
• Flexitime (core hours 10-2)
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site
• A vibrant and supportive work culture within a prestigious public sector organisation.
• An opportunity to contribute to a safer community in Preston.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel as a Procurement Officer in our public sector organisation, we encourage you to apply today.