Cost/purchase/procurement Officer

2 weeks ago


Bradford, United Kingdom Woodhouse Grove School Full time

**JOB TITLE** Cost / Purchase / Procurement Officer

**RESPONSIBLE TO** Finance Manager, Finance and Operations Director

**HOURS OF WORK** 24 hours per week, over 3/4 weekdays. Term Time only plus 6 weeks. Option for 1 day per week remote working.

**HOLIDAY** Twenty days pro rata for part time in the first instance, rising to twenty-five days pro rata after five years’ service.

Holiday is exclusive of Bank Holidays when school is not in session and Occasional Days and any other Public Holidays gifted by the Government.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Assist with the control and monitoring of school costs and expenditure.

Report on spending against budget across all departments.

Providing analysis reports and budget building.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist with the control and monitoring of school costs and expenditure.
- To support all Heads of Departments to ensure they operate within approved delegated budgets, meeting with them on a regular basis to review departmental spending.
- To produce and distribute departmental cost reports, together with reviewing and challenging the accuracy of reports i.e. cost coding, completeness etc.
- To assist in the annual budget setting process, including reviewing draft budget against historic spending and known future expectations.
- To ensure the school receives best value by reviewing quotes for purchases in excess of £2,500.
- Manage and track orders placed.
- Reviewing spending and supporting Heads of Departments in negotiation with key suppliers.
- Identifying and making recommendations in relation to potential cost savings.

**SKILLS**
- Previous experience within a similar role analysing cost data
- Confident with Microsoft Excel
- Great analytical skills with a desire to get value for money
- Good communication skills
- Experience in building relationships across an organisation and challenge others in a positive and collaborative manner

**Equal Opportunities Employer**

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Saima Hussain, Head of Human Resources

**Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy**

Woodhouse Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: From £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford

Application deadline: 13/03/2023


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