Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation in Northumberland on the appointment of a Junior Procurement Officer to join their team on a 12-month contract basis. Working closely with members of the Procurement team and the wider business, the Junior Procurement Officer will work to ensure that value is maximised from third party contracts, whilst minimising risk. They will also manage supplier relationships and terms contracts whilst co-ordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach. Salary is competitive depending on experience and working hours are circa Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30, with flexibility on start times offered. Hybrid working is on offer after an initial training period. The Role: * Working with the business and Procurement Officers to source and procure a wide range of required goods and services, ensuring optimal value for money within defined service and quality criteria. * Ensuring that procurement processes are followed to seek and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and service, including negotiating with suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters to achieve optimal levels of value versus risk. * Identifying opportunities to add improvements to the “bottom line” through cost savings or process change, whilst promoting continual improvement in all aspects of the ...