Purchasing OfficerLocal Authority YorkshireBarnsley basedMonday to Friday 09:00-17:00Hybrid Working - 3 Days a week from the office2 Month Contract (Possibility for Extension)£15ph - £16ph UmbrellaJob PurposeTo support the provision and purchasing of externally supplied and internally developed IT products and services. Proven ability to work innovatively and collaboratively with people at all levels inside and outside of the organisation. Good organisation, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to be flexible and self-motivated. Must be numerate with good attention to detail. Experienced in digital processing and Microsoft applications and platforms. Some experience of finance processing preferrable.Main responsibilitiesProvision of commercial governance, conformance to legislation and assurance of information security.Implementation of compliant procurement processes, taking full account of the issues and imperatives of both the commissioning and supplier sidesIdentification and management of suppliers to ensure successful delivery of products and services required by the business.Supports the development of organisational standards and guidelines to ensure effective commissioning across the integrated supply chain.Uses market knowledge to inform tender specifications, ensuring detailed pre-qualification questionnaires and tender invitations are prepared and comprehensive.Provides full and comprehensive handover to contract management, for goods and services procured Co-ordinating and leading a procurement panel / project team.Monitors the supply chain using market intelligence to identify key suppliers in the delivery of IT goods and servicesMonitors and maintains all required financial records for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements.Gains commitment to action through consultation and consideration of impacts.Embeds the relationship management approach to be taken into process; including roles and responsibilities, governance, policies, processes, and tools, and support mechanisms.Creatively combines formal and informal communication channels in order to achieve the desired result.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on
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Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 1XY, England
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Purchasing Officer position is with a local authority in Barnsley, Yorkshire, offering a hybrid working model from Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, on a 2-month contract with a possibility for extension.
- The role pays between £15ph and £16ph Umbrella, requiring candidates to have experience in digital processing and Microsoft applications, along with some finance processing experience preferred.
- Key responsibilities include implementing compliant procurement processes, managing suppliers, and ensuring effective commissioning across the supply chain.
- Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
- A proven ability to innovate and attention to detail are essential for this role, which also includes a referral bonus of £250 for successful placements.
