Procurement Officer

Procurement OfficerLocation: Central London, (Hybrid working: 4 days from home, 1 day in the office on Tuesdays)
Organisation: Health Regulator
Contract Type: Temporary (immediate start until Spring 2025)
Pay rate: £150-£250 per day

Your new role
Recruiting a highly skilled Procurement Officer with extensive experience within the Local Authority to join a leading health regulator based in Central London. This role requires a candidate with a strong understanding of procurement frameworks, request for pay processes, and e-sourcing, particularly using Atamis. The successful candidate will have end-to-end procurement experience and be able to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full procurement process from initiation to contract award.
• Utilise e-sourcing tools, specifically Atamis, to manage procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement frameworks and regulations.
• Handle requests for pay and manage related processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience within Local Authority procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks and request for pay processes.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools, particularly Atamis.
• Demonstrated end-to-end procurement experience.
• Ability to start immediately.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available to work 4 days from home and 1 day in the Central London office (Tuesdays).
• Only candidates with a 1-2 week notice period will be considered.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends.

What you need to do now

• This role is not suitable for candidates currently in a permanent role due to the immediate start requirement.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply.

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