Procurement Officer

A unique opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join a public sector organisation based in North London. This role is hybrid with 2-3 days per week in the office.

Client Details

As part of The Barnet Group, Barnet Housing manage Barnet's 13,000 council homes on behalf of Barnet Council. They also work to prevent homelessness and allocate homes to social housing applicants.

Description

· To undertake cost effect market routes for procurements activities.

· Commercial aptitude towards contracts

· Category management

· Analyse and deliver effective tendering process.

· Undertake and coordinating evaluation of submissions

· Communicate within strict time frames with suppliers towards clarification and results.

· Lead on effective selection and evaluation process

· Provide support to the Group Procurement Manager and provide assistance in the

management of transforming contracts on to a digital platform.

· To contribute to the overall improvement of the Procurement systems, assist with

consumable bill validation for landlord supply

Profile

• Knowledge through experience of a wide range of procurement activities and commodities including tendering, supplier, and contract management.
• Experience within a fast-paced procurement or commercial environment.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ideally an understanding of or experience within public sector procurement.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working with two to three days per week in the office and opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• All employees are entitled to the Flex Fund which gives them access to a Pension, Flex Bank (voucher scheme), Medical cash plan, Dental insurance, Dining cards: Taste card and Gourmet Card.
• People at Work: a confidential counselling service available to all employees.
• Cycle To Work scheme.
• Volunteering: The Barnet Group allows employees to take up to a maximum of two working days of paid work time per year (pro rata for part-time employees) for community volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme.