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Procurement Officer

Job Posted: 16 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Procurement Officer 

Location: Westgate Street, GL1 2TG

Start Date: ASAP                                                

Contract Duration: 6+ Month

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week                                 

Pay Rate: £235.22 per day

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Provide practical advice to achieve customer goals and ensure value for money.

Use specialized knowledge to achieve excellent results.

Conduct market and supplier research to inform procurement strategies.

Lead or support specific procurement projects and attend meetings as needed.

Evaluate and maximize social value in procurement activities.

Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers.

Assess and manage risks in procurement processes.

Stay updated with policy and legislative changes.

Ensure compliance with legal and council requirements.

Prepare procurement strategies and recommendations.

Person Specifications

Must Have

Experience in procurement or commissioning environments.

Ability to translate needs into specifications and tender documents.

Experience managing complex tenders.

Market and supplier research skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Good commercial and cost awareness.

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management.

High level of literacy and numeracy (GCSEs Grade A – C).

Working towards CIPS level 3 or equivalent.

Nice to Have

High level of public sector procurement knowledge.

Data analysis and insight skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage conflict effectively.

Advanced commercial skills, including negotiation and project management.

Working towards CIPS level 4 or a related graduate-level discipline.

Literacy and numeracy evidenced by A levels (Grade A – C).

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