<div><h3>Procurement Professional</h3><p>Glascoed or Preston based. 32.18 per umbrella, inside IR35, 12‑month contract initially.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading defence organisations based in Glascoed or Preston depending on which location is best suited. Hybrid working 2‑3 days per week on site.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Working as a member of the business, sector or group procurement team to provide procurement expertise, services and support to meet the operational needs of the business.</li><li>Undertake a support role bringing a depth of expertise in a specific area and technical knowledge developed through on the job experience and / or externally recognised qualifications.</li><li>Coordinate the work of others to ensure outcomes are delivered.</li><li>Have a good understanding of procedures within own area, and may resolve issues using own judgement within well‑defined practices and precedence.</li><li>Usually manage a larger or more complex order book, supplier or contract.</li></ul><h3>Knowledge</h3><ul><li>Likely to have 3 years experience working within a procurement environment and/or.</li><li>Possess a good standard of procurement competence in key areas of sourcing, process knowledge, contracting skills and supplier management.</li><li>Demonstrate good business acumen.</li></ul><h3>Skills</h3><ul><li>Works on own initiative with limited supervision and with responsibility for delivery, escalating concerns. Helps define own objectives.</li><li>Works as an integral part of the team.</li><li>Uses technical and previous experience to make judgements.</li><li>Analyses information and implements solutions with support that best meet the requirements of the business.</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Prioritises workload and communicates this to stakeholders when required.</li><li>Problem solving, working collaboratively within the team and with other stakeholders to identify solutions.</li><li>Prioritises workload based on business need.</li><li>Good stakeholder management.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li></ul></div>