Procurement Officer

Summary: The Procurement Officer role at Salix involves supporting the internal procurement function to help organizations achieve net zero targets. The position requires effective communication with stakeholders, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract based in Manchester, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. The role is ideal for individuals with procurement experience, particularly in the public sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners (including external suppliers).
• Support the Procurement Manager in project management and longer-term procurement strategy when required.
• Complete the end-to-end process for the purchase of low-value procurements.
• Use knowledge or expertise, or desktop research to understand the product or service being purchased.
• Collaborate with team members to develop tender documents.
• Understand how social value might be secured through procurement efforts.
• Ensure specifications and outcomes are expressed meaningfully.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and policies, aligned with organizational and departmental strategy.
• Assist stakeholders and partners in managing risk throughout the procurement process.
• Stay aware of relevant policy, best practices, and legislative changes, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Use e-procurement tools as required by the procurement team.

Key Skills:

• 2+ years' experience in a Procurement role, ideally within the public sector.
• Experience in developing written statements of requirements, including technical or commercial requirements.
• Base knowledge of the procurement process and key aspects required.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 legislation (desired).
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders and external organizations.
• Experience working in a structured or project-based environment.
• Strong skills in producing written and verbal summaries, including reports.
• Previous experience in areas requiring financial literacy, numeracy, or analysis.
• Proven ability to develop good relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of risk management when handling multiple risks and stakeholders.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Salary (Rate): £39,000

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other