Purchasing Officer

Barnsley
11 months ago
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Head Of Procurement

Purchasing Officer
Local Authority Yorkshire
Barnsley based
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Hybrid Working - 3 Days a week from the office
2 Month Contract (Possibility for Extension)
£15ph - £16ph Umbrella

Job Purpose

To support the provision and purchasing of externally supplied and internally developed IT products and services. Proven ability to work innovatively and collaboratively with people at all levels inside and outside of the organisation. Good organisation, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to be flexible and self-motivated. Must be numerate with good attention to detail. Experienced in digital processing and Microsoft applications and platforms. Some experience of finance processing preferrable.

Main responsibilities

Provision of commercial governance, conformance to legislation and assurance of information security.
Implementation of compliant procurement processes, taking full account of the issues and imperatives of both the commissioning and supplier sides
Identification and management of suppliers to ensure successful delivery of products and services required by the business.
Supports the development of organisational standards and guidelines to ensure effective commissioning across the integrated supply chain.
Uses market knowledge to inform tender specifications, ensuring detailed pre-qualification questionnaires and tender invitations are prepared and comprehensive.
Provides full and comprehensive handover to contract management, for goods and services procured
Co-ordinating and leading a procurement panel / project team.
Monitors the supply chain using market intelligence to identify key suppliers in the delivery of IT goods and services
Monitors and maintains all required financial records for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements.
Gains commitment to action through consultation and consideration of impacts.
Embeds the relationship management approach to be taken into process; including roles and responsibilities, governance, policies, processes, and tools, and support mechanisms.
Creatively combines formal and informal communication channels in order to achieve the desired result.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on (phone number removed)

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