Procurement Specialist

Exciting Opportunity: Procurement Specialist PermanentFollowing a strong period of growth, our client one of the largest and most respected housing providers in the South of England is expanding their Finance Directorate and looking to welcome an experienced Procurement Specialist on a permanent basis.The role is due to start subject to notice on a permanent basis contract and the salary per annum is £32,399 per annum.The ideal candidate will have experience working in a procurement role and ideally have experience working in the social housing sector.Duties will include (but not limited to): Create clear specifications, performance criteria and documents for quotation and/or for tender purpose Publish quotations/tenders via electronic procurement portal (In-Tend)Ensure compliance with policies and procedures when undertaken any purchasing activityComplete quote and tender price and quality evaluations including moderationProduce contract award reports for approvalBuild and maintain strong supplier working relationships with colleagues and suppliersSupport the Head of Procurement and Procurement Managers with projects as and when required including administrative tasksUndertake research into new requirements and suppliersBring new ideas and support continuous improvement within the Procurement Team Experiencerequired: Experience of working within a procurement roleHousing sector experience preferredKnowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 (currently)Energetic and a ..... full job details .....