Are you passionate about driving value and efficiency in procurement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise makes a real impact? If so, this is your opportunity to join our client as a Procurement Officer and play a key role in shaping procurement strategies within a dynamic and collaborative team.
Role Details
Contract Type: Temporary (potential to become permanent)
Hours: Full-Time (36.5 hours per week)
Location: L39
Salary: £35,000 - £44,000 per annum (depending on experience)What You'll Do
As a Procurement Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the organisation achieves best value and compliance across all procurement activities. Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Procurement: Work closely with the Head of Procurement to develop and implement effective procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals.
Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to university policies and ethical standards.
Tender & Contract Oversight: Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including competitive tenders, contract negotiation, and ongoing contract management.
Value-for-Money Reporting: Prepare and present reports that demonstrate cost savings, efficiencies, and compliance with procurement regulations.
Risk & Compliance: Monitor procurement activities to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.What We're Looking For
Minimum CIPS Level 3 (or working towards higher levels).
Proven track record in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leadership teams.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative team player who can also work independently and take initiativeAdecco aim to respond to all applicant's, however due to the large volume of applications we receive this may not always be possible. Should you not receive a response within five working days please accept this as notification that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
Adecco is an equal opportunities employee.
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