What’s involved with this role: Interim E-Procurement Officer x2Reference no: Stoke on Trent 5261222Pay Rate:£350.00 per day PAYE37 Monday – Friday, 08:30 - 17:00This opening assignment is for 2 monthsCity: STOKE ON TRENTKey Responsibilities: *Support the development of the Central Buying functions.

*Engage and work closely with the Category Management team to align purchasing activity and maximise opportunities to deliver value for money within the buying process.

*Gain an understanding of the Category both internally and externally

* *managing a three-quote process

*managing a mini-tender process

*managing the call off process from City Council frameworks

*calling off from regional and national frameworks

Lead on buying activity up to £50,000 including;

*Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals.

*Researching new supply markets, products and service provision and to support the development of supply markets in conjunction with the Category Strategy.

*Highlight risk and issues and record progress through periodic reporting.

Key requirements: *A bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as economics, engineering, business administration or supply chain management.

*Knowledge of key local government supply markets, for example; corporate services, housing & works, city management or housing and works.

*Knowledge of the public contracting regime and Council own policies and procedures relating to procurement and contracts management.

*Experience of purchase ordering and payment process and systems

*Experience of managing a three-quote process, mini-tenders and call off from frameworks

*IT skills

*Negotiation skills

*Analytical and maths skills.

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