Procurement Officer - Preston, United Kingdom - Peel Recruitment & Training Solutions Ltd

Peel Recruitment & Training Solutions Ltd

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Preston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer in Preston.

Pay rate:
£14.17 per hour.

Contract duration:
Temporary ongoing.

Purpose:

To provide a high-quality procurement function to the client, supporting the Procurement and Contracts Manager.

Duties:

Provide internal and external stakeholder support for procurement projects.
Deliver presentations and briefings to stakeholders in relation to procurement regulations and directives.
Lead, negotiate, construct and manage diverse and complex procurement contracts of significant value in line with customer requirements and prescribed timescales.
Proactively manage contracts on an ongoing basis to identify savings and efficiencies and achieve value for money.
Effectively contribute in procurement meetings at local, regional and national levels and lead on initiatives as appropriate
Advise budget holders and senior managers within the Constabulary of tendering procedures, incorporating standing orders, financial regulations, and relevant legislation to ensure compliance.
Undertake market testing initiatives, supplier appraisal and vendor rating to identify appropriate procurement options for goods, services and works for any projects more than £100k.
Undertake regular reporting and challenge spend outside of expected trends within appropriate business areas.
Produce accurate and timely reports to the Procurement and Contracts Manager to support recommendations to the Chief Officers, Police and Crime Commissioner and other internal and external groups.

Knowledge/Experience:

Essential:

Experience of negotiating and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
Have undertaken supplier engagement initiatives and highlevel contract review meetings.
Experience in the production and analysis of management information to support procurement recommendations.
Have led high level spend/complex projects.
Aware of the role various stakeholders play within the procurement environment.
Experience of initiating and recommending projects and initiatives to achieve value for money.
Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.