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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Newbury. Are looking for a Procurement Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Procurement Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: (1 month with view for extension)
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Newbury
Office Based/Hybrid: 2 days in office per week
Rate of Pay (Umbrella and Inside IR35): £26.85

Purpose:
To support the delivery of efficient, transparent and value-driven procurement services across the local authority which will ensure the delivery of service objectives by supporting the end-to-end procurement processes in compliance with public sector regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be the first point of contact for service area procurement queries.
• Deputise for the service manager and provide support to the service lead.
• Work with the service manage to prioritise procurement pipeline/workplan.
• Undertake and manage high complex level negotiations.
• Where appropriate undertake negotiations with providers.
• Advise on and support the use of the Competitive Flexible Procedure where appropriate.
• Provide line management to procurement administrators including 1-2-1’s, appraisals, organising workload etc.
• Support the Procurement Administrators through the apprentice programme

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Procurement Officer role or equivalent.
• Member or working towards Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply 
• Project Management Qualification (Prince or equivalent)         

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on  020 3854 4911
 to discuss further.

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