Specialist (Procurement)

NEBOSH; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Job summary

NEBOSH is seeking a procurement specialist on a full-time basis to cover maternity needs for 12 months, based in Leicester with hybrid work from home. The role supports the Finance Director by assessing supply performance, delivering insights to leadership and driving continuous improvement while mitigating risks.

You will maintain the contract database, assist with supplier reviews and tenders, and ensure documentation is up-to-date. CIPS study or QBE is considered; 25 days leave pro rata.

Qualifications

• Energetic procurement professional with proven procurement experience.
• Knowledge of contract management processes and best practice.
• Procurement and supplier/contract management experience.
• Excellent data manipulation and report-writing skills, especially Excel.
• Experience in not-for-profit or charity environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Be the procurement contact for the business and provide guidance on procurement activities.
• Report to the Finance Director and work closely with them.
• Monitor adherence to contract management standards.
• Carry out regular reviews with key stakeholders.
• Conduct contract reviews with support for high-risk contracts.
• Prepare procurement reports and presentations for senior leadership on contract adherence.
• Assist with tender processes as required.
• Ensure procurement documentation is up to date and filed correctly.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Data visualization

Education

CIPS studier or QBE

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for procurement specialist on a full-time basis to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 months for the procurement function.

This is a stand-alone role that will support the Finance Director to understand, measure and analyse the performance of NEBOSH's supply base, providing insights to senior leadership and drive continuous improvement, whilst alleviating risks and ensuring the maximum value and savings are realised.

You will maintain our contract database whilst the Procurement Manager is on leave, as well as to assist with supplier reviews and tenders when required.

The role will work in hybrid manner where you will work both from our office in Leicester and from home.

What you will be doing:

• You will be the procurement contact for the business, providing guidance and advice to colleagues engaging in procurement activities.
• You will report to and work closely with the Finance Director
• You will monitor adherence to the NEBOSH standards for contract management
• You will continue a regular review process with key stakeholders.
• You will carry out contract reviews, with support for those deemed higher risk.
• You will prepare procurement reports and presentations to the senior leadership team on business unit adherence to the contract management policy.
• You will assist with the tender process
• You will ensure all procurement documentation is up to date and filed correctly.

About You:

You will have the following knowledge, skills and experience -

• An energetic procurement professional with proven experience in procurement, preferably part qualified CIPS but and QBE will be considered,
• Knowledge of contract management processes and best practice
• Procurement and supplier / contract management experience.
• Excellent data manipulation and report-writing skills, alongside knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, are essential.
• Experience of working in a not for profit or charity environment is not essential but is an advantage

You will also have the following demonstrable competence:

• You will work with a high attention to detail with precise analytical and problem solving skills.
• You will have a proven track record in engaging with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders at different levels and via a variety of media ensuring that their audience is engaged and motivated.
• You will have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and work with a customer focus at all times.
• You will be a self starter and have the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload whilst adapting to change in a dynamic, fast paced working environment and at times manage large volumes of work.
• You will be self-motivated and have a team ethos in your approach to work.

You will also have the following qualifications:

• CIPs studier or QBE

Based on FTE, £35,000 per annum

Other benefits

• 25 days' annual leave increasing with service