Procurement Officer2024-03-27T19:00:23+00:00
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Procurement Officer Job Vacancy in London, England, UK
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Your new company
A leading animal welfare charity that is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all of their staff. The organisation is committed to 530 staff and over 100 volunteers.
Your new role
As the Procurement Officer for this charity you will promote the procurement strategy, policy and function to ensure efficient procurement practices in contract management, tendering and spend management. In this role you will help support the Contract & Procurement Manager whilst working with key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure effective processes are in place and followed. This role will be based 50% in the office in South West London, with 50% working from home, with Wednesday being required in the office. During this role, you will be reporting to the Procurement Manager, the team consists of the Procurement Manager and the Procurement Officer.
In this role, you will complete the following:
Assist business owners to manage contracts to ensure that the organisation meets its obligations to the supplier
Checking contracts from suppliers, specifically addressing terms and conditions
This role includes reading lengthily documentation so candidates will need the ability to stay concentrated and focused
Where required negotiate directly with suppliers and other third parties to secure the best terms
Ensure efficient procurement practices in contract management, tendering and spend management
Follow up on contract reminders with owners to ensure all agreements are reviewed, renewed, extended or terminated
Provide advice to Heads of Dept, Managers and other staff on all procurement and contract management matters
Work with the manager to identify, plan and execute tenders
What you’ll need to succeed
Candidates looking to apply for this role need to be Procurement specialists that are interested in working for an animal charity, located in South- West London. To be successful in this role you need to possess the characteristics of being independent, responsible and consciousness.
Experience working in a procurement environment
Experienced in delivering high quality work with minimum supervision
Experience of contract review, redlining, negotiation and execution
Knowledge of contract structure, agreement types and contract management
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.
28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
Pension Schemes
Free healthcare cash plan
Annual interest-free season ticket loans
Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
Life insurance