We have a great opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join our Finance team, based at our head office in Gosforth, working on a hybrid basis
You will be responsible for supporting the management of procurement activities, including; evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality whilst building a sustainable supply chain.
Duties and responsibilities
Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures
Maintaining good working relationships with all relevant budget holders
Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analysis reports
Reviewing, comparing, and analysing products and services to be purchased to present to the relevant budget holders
Maintaining records of purchases, pricing, and other supplier contracts
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
Creating and maintaining good relationships with vendors/suppliers
Negotiating the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
Ensuring that the products and supplies are of high quality
Sustainable supply chain management
Maintaining and updating a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
Ensuring due diligence is carried for all new suppliers
Supporting and maintaining a purchase order system across the organisation
About you
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or currently in the process achieving full membership or willingness to complete and work towards MCIPS.
General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - Including Mathematics and English.
Evidence of continuous personal development (PDP).
Experience in a Procurement and Supply Environment.
Basic knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing, stock management, negotiating, EU Legislation and Procurement Rules and Systems.
Knowledge of e-procurement systems and/or experience of both manual and automated stock control systems
Good communication and presentation skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences and interests - good interpersonal skills.
Ability to function both as a team player and self-motivator.
Ability to manage, organise and prioritise own workload and that of others, with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure.
Good IT skills
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
Enhanced pension
Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.