Senior Procurement Officer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to enhance their procurement team. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, with two days on-site in Swindon, and involves managing complex procurement activities while ensuring best value for the local authority. The ideal candidate will be CIPS qualified and have experience in high-level procurement projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative procurement practices and make a significant impact within a supportive environment. If you have a passion for procurement and a desire to drive efficiency, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Recommendation scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior level procurement activity.
• CIPS qualified and certified in the Procurement Act 2023.

Responsibilities

• Manage re-procurement of managed stores contract.
• Lead procurement tendering processes and ensure best value.

Skills

CIPS Qualified

Procurement Act 2023 Certification

Senior Level Procurement Experience

Job description

Senior Consultant (Finance and Procurement) at James Andrews Solutions Ltd.

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority who are looking to bring a Senior Procurement Officer into the team on a 6 – 9 month contract.

This will be a full-time position based in Swindon, with hybrid working (2 days on site) and a daily rate of £500 via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of senior level procurement activity, be CIPS qualified, and have undertaken certification in the Procurement Act 2023.

The purpose of the role is to manage a re-procurement of a managed stores contract and may involve complex pieces of procurement including possible frameworks.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring that all spend on works, goods and services made by the service area deliver best value for local residents and enhances the service and reputation of the Council whilst ensuring a culture of operational excellence.
• Looking at innovative ways of working and the implementation of innovative procurement practices, policies, and procedures that meet current best practice maximizing the potential of e-procurement to achieve optimal value, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Leading and managing the procurement tendering processes on behalf of the service area utilizing the compliant tools and systems as prescribed by current procurement policy and guidelines. This includes all aspects of the end-to-end process from commissioning through to contract management and financial monitoring following contract award.
• Developing the most effective sourcing option for consideration by the designated service area commissioner for specific procurements which align with procurement strategies and corporate priorities. Such options may include the use of single contracts, frameworks, and/or dynamic purchasing systems where appropriate.
• Undertake analysis relating to planned procurement activities including soft market testing, benchmarking, and/or other market engagement activities. This also includes assisting with the production of any data, report, or other statistical returns as may be required by any internal or government departments.

Skills, knowledge, and expertise required:

• CIPS Qualified
• Certification in the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience in a project of a similar scale

Working hours:

• Travel required to Swindon at least two days per week; this requirement may increase throughout the contract and consecutive days cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we try to respond to all applications personally; however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting