Procurement Officer and Contracts Officer
- Location: Leeds, LS1
- Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Salary: £37,984 per annum
My client are seeking a Procurement Officer to deliver a professional, best practice and compliant end-to-end procurement service. This role involves strategic contract management for medium-sized procurements/contracts and occasionally delegating for Procurement Managers. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with contract standing orders and transparency obligations, and uphold the organisation's interests in all contractual dealings.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Run tender processes professionally, compliantly, and timely, working closely with budget holders.
- Provide procurement and contract advice, guidance, and oversight, ensuring best practice methodologies.
- Manage commercial contract management of assigned contracts, maintaining the organisation's reputation.
- Support the improvement and maintenance of E-procurement systems to meet organisational needs.
- Handle the Declaration of Interest, Contract Standing Orders waiver and variation processes, and risk management.
- Develop and implement contract performance oversight to capture supplier performance, including social value and inclusive growth obligations.
- Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and internal processes.
- Manage procurement recording systems, contracts register, and supplier information register.
- Support the evaluation of projects and contracts, including KPIs and performance management.
- Develop and implement tools, processes, and solutions across the procurement/contract lifecycle.
- Manage the disposal/recycling of assets in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience.
- Practical experience in a similar role within a commercial, procurement, or contract management function.
- MCIPS or IACCM qualification (or working towards) and ongoing membership of the relevant body.
- Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, procurement and contract management principles.
- Experience with EU Directives and Public Contracting Regulations.
- Ability to contribute effectively to team objectives and organisational vision.
- Skilled in advising on procurement matters to a range of stakeholders.
- Proven negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills to achieve value for money.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive team environment.
- Central Leeds location with modern office facilities.
Apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!