Procurement Officer ref 5272907

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Procurement Officer in St Albans, offering £24.09/hour. The ideal candidate will have experience in local government procurement and must provide end-to-end tender support. Strong communication skills and knowledge of e-procurement systems are essential. This is a temporary role requiring excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government procurement is ideal.
• Desirable knowledge of the New Procurement Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end tender support for Service Managers.
• Set up projects, tenders, clarifications, and evaluations.
• Work at a fast pace to meet demands in delivering quality services.

Skills

E-procurement systems

Tendering processes

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Ability to work independently

Job description

Procurement Officer needed in St Albans, £24.09ph PAYE - Reference: 5272907

No. of hours per week: 37, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are seeking an experienced procurement officer, ideally with experience in local government procurement. The role involves:

1. Knowledge and experience of using e-procurement systems and tendering processes, including setting up projects, tenders, clarifications, and evaluations.
2. Providing end-to-end tender support, advice, and guidance for Service Managers at all levels across the Client Services.
3. Customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
4. Well-organized, able to work independently, and capable of working at a fast pace to meet high demands in delivering quality services.
5. Knowledge of the New Procurement Act is desirable.

This is a part-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, please apply on our website with your CV or email your CV to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high volumes of CVs received, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applications. However, you will be contacted by phone if your CV progresses to the next stage.

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