Our client are seeking a Procurement Officer on an initial 9 Month Contract with the possibility of an extension. Start Date: ASAP - 9 Month Contract with the possibility of an extension Location: CW11 1HZ Pay Rate: £17.79 Per Hour PAYE Job Purpose: Provide a professional sourcing, purchasing, contract and supplier management function for a wide range of goods and services, which meets the principles of the Corporate Procurement Strategy and enables the most effective use of the Council's resources whilst meeting the Client's needs. Key Responsibilities Provide support to the Category Managers with procurement expertise in all aspects of sourcing, purchasing, contract and supplier management to ensure that the Council's expenditure on goods and services provides best value for money for the council and clients and meets the objectives of the Council's Procurement Strategy. Source goods and services and manage the supplier relationship to ensure that risks of contract failure are minimised, the processes comply with the all relevant legislation and the Council's financial procedures so that the Council and clients achieve best value. Develop and maintain systems and procedures to ensure that internal and external communications about all aspects of the procurement function receive prompt and effective response so that a high level of Client satisfaction is achieved and the Council is aware of all trading opportunities from current and prospective suppliers. Work with Services and suppliers to carry out the aims and objectives of the Corporate Procurement Strategy so that the Council's purchasing power is maximised and all opportunities for savings and efficiencies are evaluated. Develop and maintain market intelligence and professional networks within and outside the Council so that ongoing quality of service improvements and best procurement practices can be achieved within the Council About You Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. PRINCE 2 Foundation level Business Qualification e.g. AAT, BTec Experience of multi team working in a change and customer focused environment Expert product knowledge in a range of goods and services. Understanding of e procurement technology and Oracle ERP functionality and. Due North or other Contract Management system Experience of P2P systems and processes Experience of data analysis Disclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying