Procurement Officer - London, United Kingdom - Prospectus

Prospectus

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.

The Society's fundamental purpose, reflected in its founding Charters of the 1660s, is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant, and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research areas.

Location:
Carlton House Terrace

Hours: 6-month contract, 35 hours per week

Salary:
£44,000 per annum
***The Procurement Officer is responsible for the provision of a complete procurement service for all of the Society's needs. Working with the Procurement Manager, the post holder will ensure that the Society's practices and procedures for procurement are optimal, and that procurement policies are updated and monitored to reflect legislative changes and industry best practice. You will be responsible for timely analysis of the Society's spend, looking for insights and best practice, whilst being able to give advice to budget holders on contract negotiation and contract management in line with the Society's policies and procedures.

The ideal applicant will be highly skilled in persuasion and negotiation.

Extremely numerate with excellent communication abilities, able to produce complex reports and tender papers, and present at a senior level.

Experience in indirect purchase that can be demonstrated. knowledge of contract law. Significant expertise in managing relationships with suppliers and in contract negotiations. It would be ideal to have CIPS certification and knowledge of contract law.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV, covers letters are not required at this stage.

Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to discuss the role further.