Strategic Procurement Coordinator - Hybrid, CPD & Pension

Page Personnel; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave 28–32 days

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

NEPO is a public buying organisation delivering strategic procurement solutions for the public sector. The Procurement Coordinator will drive NEPRO procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement, working with customers and suppliers to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

In a fast-paced environment you will take ownership, build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, and help grow the NEPRO offering while ensuring value for money and compliance across the procurement

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial activity.
• MCIPS qualification or active study toward MCIPS at Level 5 or above.
• Experience in supporting or managing contracts, including performance monitoring and supplier engagement.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to use market insight to identify risks and opportunities.
• Practical knowledge of public-sector procurement and related regulations.
• Evidence of delivering high-quality work at pace with limited supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, e-procurement systems and data/reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver defined procurement activity from initial scoping and market engagement through to evaluation, award and implementation.
• Coordinate contract management activity, including performance reporting, action tracking, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Develop effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyse management information, customer feedback and market insight to identify performance issues, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Support the development and delivery of plans to improve customer experience, supplier engagement and use of the NEPRO solutions.
• Take ownership of allocated activities and ensure actions are progressed accurately and at pace.
• Contribute to the development of guidance, case studies and other materials that strengthen NEPRO's market position.
• Represent NEPO confidently in customer meetings, supplier discussions, working groups and relevant regional or national forums.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, contract performance and ways of working.
• Contribute to wider NEPO priorities and improvement initiatives where these align with the role.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Stakeholder management

MCIPS

Data analysis

Education

MCIPS Level 5 or above

Tools

Microsoft 365

E-procurement systems

Data reporting platforms

Job description

NEPO is a public buying organisation delivering strategic procurement solutions for the public sector. The Procurement Coordinator will drive NEPRO procurement, contract management and stakeholder engagement, working with customers and suppliers to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

In a fast-paced environment you will take ownership, build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, and help grow the NEPRO offering while ensuring value for money and compliance across the procurement