Senior Procurement Officer - Leicester, United Kingdom - Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

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Leicester, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Purpose

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge

Degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or commitment to work towards achieving.
Significant or varied experience of working in a procurement environment in a medium/large complex organisation
Demonstrable experience of a range of procurement and supply chain procedures and processes, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation techniques, negotiation etc
Proven track record in conducting or managing procurement processes, playing a lead role to ensure the process best meets objectives whilst seeking innovation, and delivering savings and value for money
Proven track record of managing a varied workload, completing projects and tasks on time and within set parameters, to deliver agreed outcomes against a plan
Experience of providing comprehensive advice and guidance to colleagues, customers and/or suppliers.
Experience of researching, developing and maintaining knowledge on a specific market(s)/category of spend.
Experience of research into new and/or emerging markets supporting business cases for growth.
How assessed Interpretation and manipulation of contract and performance data, to contribute to financial and other business reports.
Excellent communication skills at all levels, using written and verbal means
Takes responsibility for organising tasks, in order to achieve objectives in order of priority ensuring deadlines are met.
Manages workload flexibly in order to effectively utilise chargeable time to projects in line with service plans.
Sound analytical and numerical skills and a careful attention to detail, sufficient to make assessments and evaluations of customers' needs and suppliers' offers.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to handle a range of stakeholders, including but not limited to customers, clients, suppliers and collaborative partners to achieve the best procurement outcomes.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn to use any inhouse software or systems including the eProcurement portal.
Knowledge of the local government environment and landscape
Understanding of financial structures within local government and the implications of national government agendas on the clients' customers and business models
Specific knowledge of procurement processes and the Public Contract Regulations, sufficient to undertake procurement processes and advise colleagues, customers and suppliers
Knowledge of contract law sufficient to assess contractual circumstances in respect of both parties.
Understanding of financial reports and forecasts for the purposes of monitoring performance
Understanding of and ability to assess risk and propose means of mitigating risk in a procurement environment.
Knowledge of current procurement best practice and issues affecting public sector procurement