Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Belmont Recruitment Full time

Belmont Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire on a temporary basis.

This is a full-time position requiring 37 hours of work per week, with a hybrid working model that includes two days in the office each week.

The ideal candidate will oversee the procurement process for low-risk and low/medium value quotes and tenders across various goods and services, facilitating the awarding of contracts for the Council.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the procurement process by conducting mini competitions through established National and Local framework agreements, resulting in the awarding of contracts for necessary goods and services.
  • Prepare contract recommendation reports and other essential legislative documents for contract awards.
  • Utilize standardized procurement documents and methodologies to execute competitive procurement processes effectively.
  • Provide guidance and support to corporate and departmental clients on optimal procurement practices, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation.
  • Monitor and analyze supplier expenditure and category spending to aid Category Managers in developing strategic category strategies and enhancing procurement performance.
  • Conduct research on supply markets, procurement activities in other public entities, and shifts in National strategy impacting procurement to support Category Managers in their strategic initiatives.
  • Engage in procurement benchmarking with other public organizations to assess the cost and quality of goods and services, ensuring value for money for the Council.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in Public Sector procurement.
  • A Level standard or equivalent education, complemented by at least 2 years of post-qualification commercial experience.
  • Professional procurement experience within a complex organization, with direct stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience in conducting procurement activities in at least one category of expenditure.
  • Familiarity with SAP and e-procurement systems.
  • Knowledge of EU procurement directives and relevant legislation.
  • Awareness of current procurement best practices and challenges within public sector procurement.


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