Procurement Officer

Are you an experienced Procurement Officer, and looking to develop your career with an award winning, forward-thinking charity? If so, we are recruiting and would like to receive your application.

The Procurement function has undergone an extensive positive transformation. We are seeking a standout candidate to continue this progress and delivery. As a Procurement Officer with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, you will be a key team member in the procurement function operations.

The ideal candidate will have previous demonstrable experience within a similar role, a methodical approach, be flexible and approachable with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, focus approach, with a proven track record in procurement operations. If this sounds like you please read on for more details!

• Location: Hybrid working - 2/3 days in Head Office (Coventry)
• Job type: Permanent
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Salary: £40,000 pa

The role

• Provide procurement support for the organisation, including the drafting and publication of tender documentation, assisting with the evaluation and award process, through to contract execution
• Lead on the update of the procurement contract register, ensuring this complete, accurate and reliable
• Be the first line of procurement knowledge and advice for stakeholders
• Administer key tasks and processes for the procurement team e.g. supplier set up, raising of purchase orders and managing purchasing card and eBay access
• Undertake activities such as preparing tender documents, conducting spend analysis, facilitating tenders, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, conducting market research and any other activities as required
• Undertake regular reporting of procurement performance
• The jobholder will be expected to travel between our locations when necessary
• Please see attached full job description/person specification for this role

About you

• Education to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience of gathering and analysing data to contribute to business reports and procurement processes
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to stakeholders
• Good understanding of Procurement law and public sector frameworks and other routes to market
• Additional Project Management skills and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualified would be an advantage

Benefits

• Flexitime and hybrid working model (subject to criteria)
• Enhanced contributory Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave
• Attendance reward
• Support in obtaining MCIPS qualifications
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Life Assurance
• Free Gym Membership (within location)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to build greater depth in your procurement, category, and contract management knowledge along with Public Sector procurement

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

Do not miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as our new Procurement Officer.

• Closing date: 24th January 2025
• Proposed interview date: 3rd week of February 2025 (interviews may be held throughout the recruitment process)

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure where applicable, satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advert if we are oversubscribed.

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