Senior Procurement Officer

Protocol is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Procurement Officer in the Loughborough area.

This role will require an ENHANCED DBS

**Salary: £30,000 - £35,000**

**The person & qualifications**

MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or studying towards

Substantial experience in procurement and the production of management information

**Duties**
- To promote the College’s vision, mission and strategic objectives and to promote the values and behaviours which underpin them at all times.
- To act as an ambassador for the college in dealings with all external agencies (other colleges, funding bodies, suppliers, learners, parents and employers) and to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
- To promote Loughborough College and its subsidiaries as the first choice destination for students, employers and staff alike.
- To proactively promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of the work role and to assist in the leadership and management of compliance to the agreed Health & Safety policy and practice.
- To promote a positive approach to security and discipline within the College community.
- To assist the Vice Principal Finance & Infrastructure in developing procurement strategies and updates to the College financial regulations.
- To monitor and manage the Procurement function budget.
- To work independently and under supervision undertaking procurement activities including quotation and/or tender documentation, electronic tendering of high value procurement projects, evaluation, updating databases and maintaining records, analyse information, produce reports as well as building relationships with stakeholders and answering queries.
- To undertake procurement activities in support of College capital projects.
- Develop a good understanding of applicable legislation, College rules, toolkits, guidance and strategies, ensuring compliance when undertaking procurement activity.
- To support the preparation of quotations and tenders for all Curriculum and Support areas of the College.
- To influence stakeholders on the commercial and financial viability of differing sourcing options for specific projects including in-house, outsourcing, partnerships and collaboration, framework arrangements and standard procurement.
- Work closely and line manage the Procurement Officer providing support and advice when required.
- To monitor costs and to produce reports identifying procurement savings as required, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the college’s procurement systems.
- Promote compliance and understanding of all financial regulations and procedures through to all Curriculum and Business Support departments.
- To support the preparation and to develop and update procurement procedures as appropriate.
- To work towards a preferred supplier list with the Vice Principal Finance & Infrastructure.
- To promote and advise within the College, procurement knowledge and understanding as required by the Vice Principal Finance & Infrastructure.
- To assist in the implementation of any projects as part of the departments’ continuous improvement policy.
- To report issues of non-compliance to the Vice Principal of Finance and Infrastructure when their own intervention has not resulted in the necessary improvements.
- To lead on college insurance including procurement and reporting claims for buildings and contents
- Support budget holders with delivery of efficiency and savings targets.

**About Protocol**

Protocol are the specialist full-service recruiter dedicated to education, training and skills. People are at the heart of everything we do. We place people first.

Whatever your career goals, we've got the right role for you. With a wide range of temporary and permanent positions available, from lecturing and training jobs

**The legal bit...**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
**Experience**:

- Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

- MCIPS (preferred)
Reference ID: 3298723LH