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At Salix, we’re on a mission to help save the planet. We enable and inspire organisations across the public and private sectors to achieve ambitious net zero targets, creating better places to live and work.
Our work involves delivering government funding schemes that empower councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals, and universities to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and tackle fuel poverty. By providing expert advice and support, we help organisations maximise the effectiveness of their low-carbon energy projects.
Founded in 2004, we’ve grown to a team of over 200 passionate professionals and are proud to be at the forefront of the UK's decarbonisation efforts.
Join us and be part of an environment where your expertise contributes to real, meaningful change.
Why Work for Us?
If you’re passionate about addressing climate change and contributing to the UK’s net zero goals, Salix offers a fulfilling career where your work makes a genuine difference.
Here’s what makes working at Salix exceptional:
* Impactful Work: Shape and support projects that drive measurable environmental change.
* Supportive Environment: Benefit from training opportunities and a strong focus on your career development.
* Wellbeing and Community: Join a workplace that values employee wellbeing and promotes a collaborative culture.
* Commitment to Diversity: We celebrate and encourage diversity, fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.
We are proud holders of accreditations from Investors in People and the Carbon Literacy Project, reflecting our commitment to creating a thriving workplace for all.
About the Role
Join Salix in our mission to enable and inspire organizations to achieve net zero and create better places to live and work. As a Junior Procurement Officer at Salix, you'll play a key role in supporting the internal function.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners (including external suppliers);
* Support the Procurement Manager in project management and longer-term procurement strategy when required.
* Complete the end-to-end process for purchase of low value procurements.
* Use your knowledge or expertise, or desktop research to ensure you understand the product or service you are buying.
* Work collaboratively with team members to develop tender documents.
* Understand how social value might be secured through the procurement.
* Ensure that specifications and outcomes are expressed in a meaningful way.
* Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and policies, aligned with the Salix and DESNZ strategy.
* Assist stakeholders and partners in managing risk throughout the procurement process to ensure compliance with each activity.
* Keep aware of relevant policy, best practice, and legislative changes especially the Procurement Act 2023.
* Use the e-procurement tools as required by the procurement team.
Skills & Experience
* Has developed written statements of requirements, which might contain technical or commercial requirements.
* Has a base knowledge of the procurement process and the key aspects that are required. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 legislation (desired).
* Built and maintained productive relationships, including those with key stakeholders and external organisations.
* Worked in a structured or project-based environment.
* Produced written and verbal summaries, including reports that have a strong and compelling narrative.
* Has worked in an area that required a degree of financial literacy, numeracy, or analysis.
* Ability to develop good relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
* Understanding of risk management when dealing with multiple risks and stakeholders.
* Proficient in MS Office suite.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Attention to detail and time management skills.
What We Offer
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Public transport support
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program
* Supported training and development budget
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal and General Business
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