Procurement Professional Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Procurement Professional to play a pivotal role in tendering technology projects within the public sector. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your expertise in public procurement and contribute to the success of our organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Tendering of Technology projects in line with EU Directives & public procurement guidelines
* Achieving value for money through tendering
* Developing and leading on Sustainability initiatives through tendering
* Investment appraisal - benefits realised
* Managing mini-tender competitions
* Creating and managing SOPs with end users to ensure compliance with contract terms
* Compliance reporting & KPI management
* Leading weekly/monthly meetings with business partners
* Tracking actual spends and highlighting variance in budget vs actual spend
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Minimum level 6 qualification in Public Procurement
* 3 years' experience in Public Procurement
* Experience in tendering in the public sector in line with the EU directive, 2014/25/EU & specifically Technology projects
* Strong commercial focus
* Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise, influence, negotiate, challenge effectively and build relationships at various management levels and with suppliers
* Creative approach towards developing solutions to improve standards of service or reduce costs
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Experience working with multi-disciplinary team members and stakeholders to facilitate high performance, development and achievement of clear and realistic objectives
* Strong IT skills in the MS Office suite
Why Join Our Team?
As a key member of our Procurement team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills and knowledge, and make a real difference in the public sector. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Collaborative and supportive work environment
* Flexible working arrangements