Salary: £23,500 per year
Job Type: Full Time, Fixed-Term
Location: Head Office - West Didsbury
Benefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Graduate Procurement Officer will be responsible for delivery of procurement exercises and providing overall support to the Procurement Team.
What you’ll be doing…
* Deliver procurement exercises in line with the requirements of stakeholders and the Procurement
* Team forward plan, adhering to UK public procurement legislation
* Administration of the e-procurement system, ProContract including development of Supplier Questionnaires, tender evaluations, award letters and other administration required within the procurement process
* Managing purchasing requisitions and raising purchase orders for suppliers
* Provide guidance on Great Places Procurement Procedures, ensuring that procurement is performed in a compliant manner
* Support Procurement Manager to deliver category strategies and category strategic plans
* Analysis and recording of supplier performance and spend
* Carry out research into specific markets to identify potential suppliers, trends and innovations
* Engage with key stakeholders and work collaboratively to ensure value for money from supplier arrangements
* Guiding staff on how to use internal e-systems, databases and procedures
* Carrying out other duties as reasonably required
* Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
* Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work
* Act as an ambassador for the Procurement Team
What you’ll need…
* A minimum 2:2 achieved in the past 3 years, ideally within a relevant subject area such as Social Sciences; Law; Economics
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at grade C/4 or above
* The ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and oral skills
* Ability to complete tasks in an accurate, timely and industrious manner when working under pressure
* Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time
* Ability to deliver a high standard of customer service along with treating customers and colleagues with respect and empathy
* Excellent level of ICT skills including the full range of Microsoft applications
* To work with real commitment and purpose
* Commitment to completing all parts of the training programme
* Commitment to observe and comply with all relevant policies / procedures / working practices / regulations
Please note the advert may close earlier than the closing date if we receive a large number of applications. If interested, please apply as soon as possible. Key dates to be aware of:
Interview dates - 14th - 16th August 2024
Start date – 3rd September 2024
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