Your newpany
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 apliant and customer‑focused procurement service across a wide and varied portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on tendering, quotations, contract management and procurement policy
2. Supporting the coordination and delivery of procurement activity in partnership with external Centres of Procurement Expertise
3. Contributing to procurement training and helping to embed best practice across the organisation
4. Analysing spend data to identify efficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities
5. Assisting contract managers with day‑to‑day contract oversight, supplier performance monitoring and review meetings
6. Handling procurement and contract‑related queries and providing quality assurance across Procure‑to‑Pay processes
7. Maintaining accurate procurement records in line withernance, audit and GDPR requirements
8. Preparing information for audits,pliance checks, Freedom of Information requests and other reporting obligations
9. Taking an active role in process improvement and supporting the rollout of new procurement systems and procedures
10. Providing resilience within the team and deputising for senior colleagues when required
What you'll need to succeed
11. A relevant qualification (HNC or equivalent) with at least two years’ experience in a procurement environment within a large organisation
OR
12. 5 GCSEs (including English & Maths) with at least four years’ procurement experience in a large organisation
13. A solid understanding of end‑to‑end procurement processes and public‑sector procurement legislation
14. Strong organisational skills and a high level of accuracy in planning and delivering work
15. Experience using Microsoft Office and procurement/finance systems
16. The ability to analyse spend, supplier performance and contract data
17. Strong relationship‑building skills with the confidence to advise and influence stakeholders
18. Sound judgment to select appropriate procurement routes within established frameworks
19. A full UK driving licence or access to transport
What you'll get in return
20. The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that delivers vital public services
21. A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
22. Exposure to a wide range of procurement and contract management activities
23. Opportunities to participate in system upgrades and continuous improvement projects
24. Flexible working arrangements in line with organisational policy