Procurement Officer supporting UK Research & Innovation in complex procurement projects. Engaging with stakeholders to ensure effective procurement processes and compliance.
Responsibilities
Provide local expertise and support to end-users to undertake a range of procurement tasks (varying in both value and complexity) including sourcing and contracting;
Provide of advice on all aspects of regulations and controls;
To keep local end-users up to date with UKRI procurement policy and best practice in public procurement;
Act as initial contact and escalation route to the local Procurement Manager or Commercial Business Partner;
Support the development of local procurement and contract management skill
Requirements
Have a good general education and qualifications; (S).
Be customer focused, able to deal with key stakeholder questions and queries; (S&I).
Have good interpersonal and communication skills; (S&I).
Have good commercial awareness; (I).
Have an understanding of the context and meaning of terms and conditions; (I).
Have a good level of skills with Word & Excel and it is desirable to have used e-sourcing applications. (S&I).
Some experience in a commercial or procurement environment is desirable along with a willingness to work towards MCIPS (S&I).
Benefits
An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
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