Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

2 x positions available:

• 1 x permanent, full time
• 1 x 12-month FTC, part time 22.2 hours per week

Hybrid working available, one day onsite per week

Location: Surrey or Sussex based

Salary: circa 40,000k per annum

Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for procurement? Our client is seeking a Procurement Officer to join their team and lead procurement activities that make a real difference. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, they aim to drive sustainable solutions and deliver best value for their stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activities, including pre-market engagement, tendering, evaluations, and contract management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure their contracting needs are met.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for sustainable commercial success.
• Prepare financial analyses and forecasts to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage contract documentation and ensure compliance with procurement legislation.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of key data to measure performance against contractual outcomes.
• Participate in contract negotiations to secure value for money.
• Represent the organisation in national and regional projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of one year experience in managing tender processes in a public sector or similar environment.
• Commitment to achieving MCIPS status.
• Strong analytical skills related to spend baselines, benchmarking and benefit tracking.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of market dynamics and negotiation principles.
• Strong organisational skills for effective project planning.
• Full UK driving license due to travel requirements.

This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the success of our client while advancing your career in procurement. You will be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV today and a member of the team will be in touch.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.