Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

Durham-

-34k + excellent benefits

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with a well-known public sector organisation on the appointment of a Procurement Officer to join their team. This is a full time and permanent role and can offer development opportunities as the department grows.-

This role will provide procurement support across the group, evaluate and manage procurement activities in addition to maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits include:

• CIPS on offer after probation
• Development courses available
• Hybrid working
• 28 days holiday plus bank hols
• Flexible working hours with no core business hours
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Medicash plan-

The Role:

• Procuring contracts for goods, services and works in line with Company policy and all relevant UK legislation.
• Supporting management and delivery of contracts-
• Prepare and manage a range of procurement exercises-
• Implementing audit recommendations-
• Monitoring and reporting identified key suppliers
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and make recommendations to the Procurement Manager.-
• When required, participate in new initiatives that will lead to improvement in performance and service delivery.

The Person/Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year public sector procurement experience

• Knowledge of the new Procurement Act

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• IT skills including the use of Microsoft packaged including Word and Excel.

• Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team.

• CIPS qualification desirable but not essential

• Direct tendering experience desirable but not essential

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.-