Procurement Officer

Dogs Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for dogs in the UK is looking for a Procurement Officer to support the sourcing of high-quality goods and services. The role involves managing procurement activities, supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate should have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with procurement software. A commitment to the charity's values is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple procurement categories, including technology.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with procurement activity, including tenders and sourcing.
• Research and source products and services from reputable suppliers.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Ensure procurement complies with policies and best practices.
• Review contracts and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Are you ready to help deliver great value for a charity making a real difference? We re looking for a Procurement Officer to support the sourcing of high-quality goods and services while ensuring Dogs Trust achieves the best value for money. Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you ll help deliver effective procurement and contract management services and provide deputising support when needed.

What does this role do? As a Procurement Officer you will:

• Support colleagues across the charity with procurement activity, including tenders, sourcing, negotiations and service reviews.
• Research and source products and services from reputable suppliers, negotiating contracts to secure strong value and terms.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships, while monitoring spend to identify savings and efficiencies.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with policies, regulations and best practice, staying informed on market and sector trends.
• Review existing contracts, identify improvement opportunities, and provide ad hoc procurement advice to teams.

Could this be you? You ll bring experience across multiple procurement categories (including technology), strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to analyse data and solve problems with a focus on value for money. Highly organised and detail-driven, you ll be comfortable managing deadlines and priorities, skilled in using Microsoft Office and procurement software, and committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

About Dogs Trust We love dogs. That s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It s what we ve been doing since 1891 and how we ve grown to become the UK s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.