Procurement Officer
at MHS Homes
Chatham ME4, England, United Kingdom -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 04 Aug, 2024 | GBP 34000 Annual | 05 May, 2024 | N/A | Procurement,Supply,Analytical Skills,Outlook,Communication Skills,Openness,Excel,Powerpoint | No | No |
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Description:
About Us: At mhs homes, we are committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We believe in transparency, fairness, and maximizing efficiencies to ensure the best outcomes. We are currently seeking a dedicated Procurement Officer to join our team and contribute to #teammhs.
About the job: As a Procurement Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Procurement Manager in the development and delivery of cost-effective procurement and contract management services. You will lead procurement activities, ensure compliance with internal policies and legislation, whilst upholding ethical standards throughout the procurement process.
Qualifications and Skills: Essential:
- Relevant professional qualification or working towards CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Level 5) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of UK Procurement Legislation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage own workload effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Openness to new ideas, willingness to challenge the status quo, and create innovative solutions
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full procurement life cycle of tenders and quotes, contributing to all aspects of the tender process.
- Support contract management, innovation, and continuous improvement by building strong supplier relationships and proactively managing services.
- Identify procurement opportunities through category management and support the development and implementation of operational objectives.
- Assist in training stakeholders across the business and raising awareness of the procurement function.
- Stay informed about supplier market trends, pricing, and framework availability.
- Conduct research to identify potential suppliers and specifications.
- Prepare procurement KPIs to identify areas for improvement and support decision-making.
- Maintain and increase awareness of procurement practices through research and networking.
- Administer the e-procurement system and update procurement pages on the intranet and company website.
Qualifications and Skills: Essential:
- Relevant professional qualification or working towards CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Level 5) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of UK Procurement Legislation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage own workload effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Openness to new ideas, willingness to challenge the status quo, and create innovative solutions.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Logistics/Procurement
Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain
Logistics
Diploma
Proficient
1
Chatham ME4, United Kingdom