East Midlands | Contract/Interim

£11 - £12 per hour

Procurement Officer My client in the East Midlands are currently seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking Procurement Officer on an interim basis for 3/4 months. They are one of the largest Local Authorities in the Region, with an outstanding Procurement team in place. The team have been very successful over the last few years and require some additional support in order to continue to achieve targets and natural growth. Key duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Officer: To provide category support to a nominated category within the Council to contribute to the achievement of targets Managing the tendering process For lower value contracts, manage the complete set of procurement activities Guide and assist corporate and departmental customers on best procurement practice To prepare, produce and analyse specific reports based on market research, benchmarking and data analysis to improve category performance To support a programme of contract reviews across the Council Respond to and resolve supplier and end user queries in a timely and efficient manner Any other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities that may arise To be successful as the Procurement Officer, you should: Have experience in supporting and managing policies, procedures and systems used in the Procurement cycle Have experience of undertaking procurement activity within a category of spend Have experience of support supplier performance reviews Be analytical and logical problem solving skills Have excellent written and oral communication skills Must be able to work on own initiative with flexibility and adaptability, as well as being an excellent team player This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, forward thinking and growing Local Authority at a crucial point within their Procurement team. If you feel your experience matches the above criteria and are interested in this role, please send your CV to Liam Cox at Sellick Partnership or give me a call for a confidential chat. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultant boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you.

Lincolnshire | Contract/Interim

£competitive

Procurement Manager My client are seeking an interim Procurement Manager to cover Maternity Leave for a period of 9 months. This is a crucial role in the organisation, and gives the successful applicant the chance to work for a reputable and growing Public Sector organisation. Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager: Lead and advise on the procurement of selective goods, works and services Monitor, develop and manage contracts Manage multiple procurement events simultaneously Research markets prior to tender, conduct/evaluate multiple tenders, and then monitoring contract delivery and advising on any revisions, extensions or terminations Liaise with contractors, suppliers, consultants and procurement consortia/specialists Excellent supplier relationship management. Being able to manage current suppliers, introducing new suppliers and building long term relationships to enable continuous improvement Supplier & spend analysis and performance reports Ensure compliance with the overall procurement strategy, financial regulations, and UK/EU law Management of a Procurement Officer The successful Procurement Manager will: Have proven senior Public Sector procurement experience Have substantial knowledge and experience of procurement policy and practice, including relevant legislation's (OJEU, etc) Have proven experience in managing a competitive tendering process Have experience in development and implementation of plans Have an awareness and understanding of the whole life cycle of procurement, contract and relationship management Have excellent negotiation skills Have proven staff management experience This contract is a fantastic challenge for the right candidate and offers both competitive rates as well as longevity. You will be joining the organisation at a crucial time and play a key role in their continued growth and success. If you feel your experience matches the above criteria and are interested in this role, please send your CV to Liam Cox at Sellick Partnership or give me a call for a confidential chat. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultant boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you.

Windsor | Permanent

£37000 - £40000 per annum

Sellick Partnership are exclusively recruiting for a Part-time Procurement Specialist to join a well-established organisation based in Windsor, Berkshire on a permanent basis. The purpose of the Part-time Procurement Specialist will be to assist the Procurement team in the research, analysis and reviewing of client non-pay expenditure. STATEMENT OF JOB PURPOSE Working with their clients you will be responsible for leading the process for procuring contracts for a variety of categories, including facilities, estates, finance, curriculum and ICT and other projects and services. This role will contribute to embedding best practice, efficiency and effectiveness within procurement processes and decisions, ensuring compliance with EU and UK legal obligations and assisting us to achieve savings. This is a diverse, challenging and exciting role for an aspiring procurement professional. Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager you will be responsible for offering a proactive and comprehensive service and advice on all aspects of procurement for all levels of personnel and manage relationships between our client and their diverse range of suppliers. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Work 1. To take prime responsibility for carrying out a variety of procurement activities for our clients (as agreed with the client and the Procurement Manager) and that effective professional dialogue is maintained with the client. 2. To be pro-active with the client's staff to promote the benefits of procurement best practice and to provide advice and assistance as required with sourcing goods and services. 3. To assist in the preparation of relevant paperwork for all Request for Quotes and tender (including: OJEU Notices, SQ Questionnaires and Evaluations, Specification Documents, ITTs, Tender Evaluations, award notices and Letters. 4. Ensuring compliance with Company documents, processes and presentation standards. 5. Arranging on-site information gathering visits and clarification presentations with suppliers and clients and attending these events to facilitate the smooth running of the service. 6. To use as necessary, the Company's electronic tendering portal and other systems/ICT. 7. To review the client's compliance to it's own procurement/contracting procedures on a regular basis. 8. Identify opportunities for additional savings. 9. To review/draft and finalise contracts for clients in a range of different product and service areas. 10. To advise clients on and assisting with the compilation, introduction and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). 11. To develop with the client a programme for monitoring and review of contractual arrangements to ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs as appropriate, and goods and/or services are of a suitable quality. 12. To keep personally up to date with legislative and best practice changes relevant to procurement activities carried out by the Company. 13. To carry out other duties commensurate with the level and scope of the post, which are or become evident to meet the needs of the Company. 14. To support and contribute to the friendly and supportive ethos of the Company, particularly in communications with customers, contractors, associate consultants and staff, ensuring all are treated with dignity and respect. 15. You will be expected to ensure a healthy and safe working environment at all times. You will be expected to take reasonable care for your own safety and that of other Company users. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Requirements * Good verbal and written communication skills including experience in writing technical reports; * Good level of education, including procurement and/or project management qualifications (or similar); * Excellent data research, collection and analysis skills, including the ability to work with and manipulate numerical data; * Excellent all-round IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office; * Proven organisational and project, planning skills, working in a calm, logical way to deliver tasks efficiently; * You must be able to work collaboratively with others and will need to have excellent project management and organisational skills; * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with multiple colleagues, peers, and external clients; * Ability to think creatively and independently and to take initiative to solve problems; * Proven experience of supplier management and procurement * Experience of supplier management, building relationships for success and If you are interested in the above position and feel your experience matches the criteria please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Alex Rowland. *Interviews will be taking place immediately* Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. 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