Sourcing Officer

6 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Proactive Workforce Solutions Full time

Proactive Workforce Solutions are currently looking to recruit a Sourcing Officer to join a busy team in
Preston.


The Sourcing Officer will work across the Sourcing team within Procurement & Commercial Services to provide support primarily across the three University category sourcing areas and with the wider Sourcing team as required.


Main duties and responsibilities:

  • To support low value ('sub' Find a Tender Services (FTS)/OJEU) procurement, including providing advice on obtaining supplier quotes, requisition support, waiver submission, and procurement process.
  • Producing lowvalue (closed tender) documents using standard templates, including standard contracts for review by team management
  • To maintain a broad understanding of the external supply chains and market dynamics of the defined categories in order to be able to contribute to procurement planning and provide initial advice to stakeholders.
  • To ensure the delivery of compliant procurements and contracts and be responsible for improving overall compliance statistics and addressing noncompliance.
  • To contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, which lead to Procurement being recognised as Best in Class.
  • To contribute to the University's vision and mission and contribute to the delivery of the University's Financial Strategy.

Work Experience:

  • Experience of working in a commercial environment, leading on lowvalue purchasing projects
  • Demonstrable understanding of recognising the key elements in contracts relevant to protecting the contracting body
  • Use of technology such as esourcing, finance systems, and Microsoft packages

Qualifications/Skills:

  • CIPS Level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of procurement legislation, tendering, contract management and supplier management.
  • Commercial and analytical skills.
  • Selfawareness, with a drive for constant selfimprovement.
  • Ability to use technology such as esourcing, finance systems, and Microsoft packages.

What you'll get:

  • A competitive salary
  • Weekly pay
  • Pension


Monday
  • Friday
  • The role requires 3 days onsite, and the remaining 2 days are working from home

This is maternity cover; the period is not fixed, however, is anticipated to be between 6 and 12 months

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary:
From £17.60 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Day shift


Mondayto Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Preston, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • FTS tender: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID:
PWS/DR/SO/PRE/
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