Employer: Reed Salary: £19.00 per hour, inc benefits Date Added: 22/02/2024 Policy and Strategy Procurement Officer
Job Type: Full-time ongoing temp
Location: Hybrid- West Bridgford, Nottingham
Salary: £19ph
We are seeking a Procurement Officer to support the development, monitoring, and reporting of procurement strategies and policies. This role is integral to ensuring the delivery of Procurement objectives and outcomes within a dynamic public sector environment.
Day to Day of the Role:
Assist the Procurement Group Manager in the development and progress monitoring of the Procurement strategy.
Stay informed on best practices and new policy/legislation relevant to procurement.
Translate NCC, EU, and UK Government policies and Directives into actionable procedures for Procurement.
Collaborate with Category Management to plan and deliver cross-category initiatives.
Prepare procurement and commercial guidance notes for the Procurement Centre and wider procurement teams.
Manage the Procurement planning process and report on actuals to the Procurement Management Team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
University degree or equivalent.
Knowledge of public sector procurement policies, procedures, and systems.
Understanding of local government services and operations.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with colleagues, senior managers, and customers effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Proven ability to meet objectives and delivery targets using effective resource management.
Creative thinking with a focus on innovation.
Well-developed planning skills and the confidence to present complex issues to a senior audience.
Good networking and relationship-building skills.
Highly literate with the ability to distill complex issues into a simplified core statements.
Experience:
Track record of delivery and achievement in strategy formulation.
Experience in developing guideline documents from policy statements.
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
3 years of experience working with senior managers across a large organisation.
Experience in research tasks with minimal supervision.
Experience in the development and implementation of strategies in a complex and changing environment.
Role Dimensions:
Implement policies, procedures, and strategies, and communicate these to procurement staff.
Advise procurement staff across the Authority on the interpretation of policies, procedures, and strategies.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Procurement Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
