Procurement officer

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Location: Bristol - Kingswood

Pay: £195 - £207 per day (TBC)

Type: Interim Cover (perm possible)

Hours: Full-time

Start date: ASAP

Elementa is recruiting for an interim Procurement Officer for the central team of a multi-academy trust. This is to cover the gap left by the outgoing post-holder, whilst they recruit for the permanent position. The successful applicant for the cover role would also be able to be considered for the permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage procurement processes within the school setting to ensure best value for money.

Work collaboratively with various stakeholders to understand their procurement needs.

Develop and maintain supplier relationships to secure reliable support for school operations.

Monitor and review procurement activities to ensure compliance with school policies and regulations.

Support budget management by providing accurate reporting and analysis of procurement-related expenditures.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Experience as a School Business Manager or in a related School Support Role.

Proven experience in procurement management and operations.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team and build relationships within the school community.

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£62.70) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.

PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.

Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.

Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.

Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to