Assistant Procurement and Contract Officer

Role overview

Procurement and contract duties

• Obtain and evaluate exception forms and quotations, raise orders, and advise the business on commercial terms and contracts.
• Assist with projects of varying risk and value alongside the Senior Category Manager and Procurement and Contract Officer.
• Maintain contract and asset databases, including contracts, licences, maintenance agreements and service level agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance, engage with suppliers and stakeholders, and promote best-practice purchasing.
• Manage customer queries and provide advice; review processes and suggest improvements to services and relationships.

Candidate requirements

• A-level standard education or equivalent, or relevant previous work experience.
• Hold or be working towards MCIPS.
• Demonstrable procurement experience and extensive knowledge of software licensing agreements.
• Experience with large spreadsheets and databases and working knowledge of hardware and software asset management systems.
• Customer service experience and communication skills are essential.
• Public-sector, education or complex-organisation experience is advantageous; financial management systems knowledge or a computer support background is also advantageous.

Salary and employment

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Salary range is £33,403–£37,606 per annum, dependent on experience, with potential to progress; exceptional-experience candidates may discuss a discretionary range.

Benefits

• Benefits include an employer pension contribution, 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and an option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Other listed benefits include a BUPA Cash Plan, tuition-fee discount for staff dependants, retail discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

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