Job Description
Junior Procurement Officer
Salary - £34,000
Hybrid - Manchester
12-month Fixed Term Contract
We are working with a pioneering organisation at the forefront of the sustainability industry. Their mission focuses on driving visionary transformation, ensuring a seamless delivery of innovative solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Their core values are at the heart of everything they do. They champion the environment, demonstrating their commitment to reducing carbon footprints and fostering meaningful change. By engaging as one, we cultivate collaboration and teamwork to achieve our ambitious goals together.
If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking team actively shaping a greener future, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
Join our team in the mission to enable and inspire organisations to achieve net zero and create better places to live and work. As a Junior Procurement Officer, 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 the 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 procurement efforts.
* Ensure that specifications and outcomes are expressed in a meaningful way.
* Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and policies, aligned with organisational and departmental strategy.
* Assist stakeholders and partners in managing risk throughout the procurement process to ensure compliance with each activity.
* Stay aware of relevant policy, best practices, and legislative changes, including the Procurement Act 2023.
* Use e-procurement tools as required by the procurement team.
Skills & Experience
* 2+ years' experience in a Procurement role, ideally within the public sector
* Experience in developing written statements of requirements, which might contain technical or commercial requirements.
* Base knowledge of the procurement process and the key aspects required.
* Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 legislation (desired).
* Ability to build and maintain productive relationships, including those with key stakeholders and external organisations.
* Experience working in a structured or project-based environment.
* Strong skills in producing written and verbal summaries, including reports with a compelling narrative.
* Previous experience in areas requiring financial literacy, numeracy, or analysis.
* Proven ability to develop good relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
* Understanding of risk management when handling multiple risks and stakeholders.
* Proficient in the MS Office suite.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
What We Offer
* 28 days annual leave.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Public transport support.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
* Supported training and development budget.