Your new company Hays are supporting a large public-sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Advisor to join their Finance team. This role sits within a modern, forward-thinking procurement function that plays a key part in ensuring essential services are delivered efficiently and responsibly. You'll be joining an organisation undergoing ongoing improvement across its procurement and contract management processes, offering a meaningful and impactful environment in which to develop your career. Your new role In this position, you will assist in delivering a compliant and customer-focused procurement service across a wide and varied portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on tendering, quotations, contract management and procurement policy Supporting the coordination and delivery of procurement activity in partnership with external Centres of Procurement Expertise Contributing to procurement training and helping to embed best practice across the organisation Analysing spend data to identify efficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities Assisting contract managers with day-to-day contract oversight, supplier performance monitoring and review meetings Handling procurement and contract-related queries and providing quality assurance across Procure-to-Pay processes Maintaining accurate procurement records in line with governance, audit and GDPR requirements Preparing information for audits, compliance checks, Freedom of Information requests and other reporting obligations Taking an active role in process improvement and supporting the rollout of new procurement systems and procedures Providing resilience within the team and deputising for senior colleagues when required What you'll need to succeed A relevant qualification (HNC or equivalent) with at least two years' experience in a procurement environment within a large organisation OR 5 GCSEs (including English & Maths) with at least four years' procurement experience in a large organisation A solid understanding of end-to-end procurement processes and public-sector procurement legislation Strong organisational skills and a high level of accuracy in planning and delivering work Experience using Microsoft Office and procurement/finance systems The ability to analyse spend, supplier performance and contract data Strong relationship-building skills with the confidence to advise and influence stakeholders Sound judgment to select appropriate procurement routes within established frameworks A full UK driving licence or access to transport What you'll get in return The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that delivers vital public services A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development Exposure to a wide range of procurement and contract management activities Opportunities to participate in system upgrades and continuous improvement projects Flexible working arrangements in line with organisational policy What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: Work From Home competitive