Procurement Officer
Location: Crewe
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Pay: £22.77 per hour Umbrella
Role
* Provide procurement support to Category Managers across all aspects of sourcing, purchasing, contract and supplier management to deliver best value for the Council and clients.
* Source goods and services, manage supplier relationships and minimise risks of contract failure while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council financial procedures.
* Develop and maintain systems and procedures for timely and effective communication about procurement activities, supporting high client satisfaction and identifying new trading opportunities.
* Collaborate with Services and suppliers to achieve the Corporate Procurement Strategy objectives, maximizing purchasing power and evaluating opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
* Maintain market intelligence and professional networks to drive continuous quality improvement and best procurement practices within the Council.
Requirements
* Considerable experience in a procurement role with proven ability to manage procurement projects.
* Extensive knowledge of sourcing, negotiating, tendering, contract and supplier management.
* Good understanding of Council policies, procedures and regulations relating to procurement, contracts, finance and the corporate procurement strategy.
* Excellent oral, written and IT communication skills.
* Ability to challenge existing practices and ways of working.
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