Procurement Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - NFP Europe

NFP Europe

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are recruiting for a
Procurement Officer to join our growing finance team, based in
Birmingham.

This role will have overall responsibility for managing our procurement processes, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, across the UK and Ireland.

The Procurement Officer will collaborate with various internal stakeholders to establish and implement effective procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive operational efficiency in the procurement function.

Overview of duties:

Responsible for the creation and implementation of procurement strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function
Liaise with Stakeholders of newly acquired businesses, to assess and implement rationation of suppliers
Ensure purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents are in place and updated when required
Provide management reports and conduct regular cost analysis and market assessments to identify opportunities for cost optimisation
Manage relationships with suppliers and select and develop new suppliers
Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues
Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality and compliance
Ensure professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors

Person specification:

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Indepth knowledge of procurement strategies, vendor management, and supply chain processes
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement. Contract and supplier experience

Education / and or Experience:

5+ years' experience within a Procurement Officer role

Key information:

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 35 Hours

Location:
Birmingham / Bromsgrove - hybrid

If this sounds like something you are interested in please apply, or contact Paige Hughes or Lucy Reed for further information.

Salary:
£40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits: