Are you a procurement enthusiast ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a Procurement Officer to join our valued clients small and friendly team! In this role, you'll help drive cost-effective, quality services by supporting the procurement processes across various categories and working closely with stakeholders and suppliers.
What You'll Be Doing:- Supporting category management and procurement projects to make sure we're getting the best value.
- Analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance in your assigned categories.
- Providing project support to the team by collecting and interpreting data to guide our procurement strategies.
- Helping with the full tendering process, from preparing documents to evaluating bids and awarding contracts.
- Working with our team and stakeholders to find cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement practices.
- Degree or CIPS qualification (or equivalent) is a plus.
- Good understanding of procurement systems and regulations like the EU Procurement Directives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (think VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and more).
- Strong analytical skills, plus experience with large data sets.
- A great communicator with a knack for influencing and resolving issues.
As a Category Officer, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about making a difference through smart procurement. This role gives you room to grow, learn, and truly contribute in a flexible, supportive environment. If you're detail-oriented, motivated, and excited about procurement, we'd love to hear from you!
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Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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