Procurement Specialist for Autism Support Services
7 days ago
**About Us**
Prior's Court Foundation is a leading edge educational, vocational, and residential facility for young people with autism.
We are situated on 50 acres of parkland with various facilities including accommodation for our young people, a school with a wide range of facilities and offices.
The Contracts and Procurement Officer will serve as the main point of contact for all local authorities with regards to contractual documentation for placements.
They will be responsible for procurement throughout the organisation, focusing on developing key supplier relationships and enhancing pricing and purchasing processes.
The annual uplift review process will be led by the officer, supported by the Director of Finance.
A contract database will be maintained, including key commissioning contacts and funding entities for each placement.
Review of procurement across the organisation will be conducted by the officer.
The officer will be the main point of contact to insurers for all claims, including personal injury.
Maintenance of a vehicle fleet database and reporting of vehicle incidents will also be part of the role.
The officer will support the annual Insurance review process and assist in the invoicing process.
Support for promoting a proactive safety culture within the workplace will be provided.
**Requirements**
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a similar field
- Advanced level in MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent command of the English language for the purpose of transcribing minutes and producing board papers and other business correspondence
**Benefits**
- A pension scheme with a contribution of 5% of your basic salary by Prior's Court and 3% or more by you
- 33 days of holiday per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- A relocation assistance scheme for eligible new employees
- Accommodation for eligible employees looking to relocate
- An employee assistance programme available 24 hours a day
- A Life Assurance scheme
- Access to a Flexible Employee Benefits and Discount Platform
- A Health Cash Plan
- Employee Recognition Schemes, including an annual staff awards programme
- Long Service Awards
- A refer-a-friend scheme with financial rewards
- A Cycle to Work Scheme
- An Electric Car Scheme
- An employee health and wellbeing programme
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