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Procurement Officer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Interim Procurement Officer position is a 3-month contract based in Central London, offering a daily rate between £200 and £400 depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have experience leading tenders worth over USD1M and be skilled in negotiating and communicating with suppliers.
  • The role requires strong project management abilities, advanced Excel skills, and a capacity for data analysis in decision-making.
  • Applicants should be able to work from the London office at least two days a week and must not be currently in permanent roles with a notice period of 2-4 months.
  • If interested, candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated CV or refer someone who might be suitable for the role.

Interim Procurement OfficerDuration: 3 months + Location: Central London Daily rate: £200 - £400 per day (dependent on experience) Flexible working: Candidates must be available to work from the London office 2 days a weekResponsibilities:

  • Conduct market research and identify local market best practices and suppliers
  • Facilitate the process of gathering, defining, and formalising internal service requirements
  • Draft, administer, and submit all relevant PQQ/RFP documentation
  • Liaise with all relevant OSF departments (Global Operations, PCU, OGC, Security, Finance, etc.)
  • Lead supplier negotiations in collaboration with relevant OSF stakeholders
  • Facilitate internal evaluation and decision-making process pertaining to the final award
  • Ensure strong handover to operations by hosting supplier introductions and trainings
  • If you are interested in either of these roles or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.

Experience required

  • Skilled at negotiating and communicating with suppliers
  • Experience, researching, collecting, analysing, and using data in decision-making
  • Able to work effectively in compliance with internal policies and external constraints
  • Able to exercise sound professional judgement on issues of sensitivity
  • Organised; strong project management ability; self-directed on work initiatives; strong attention to detail
  • Written and spoken communication in English
  • Experience leading tenders worth over USD1M
  • Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting)

Please Note:This role is not suitable for candidates currently in permanent roles with a notice period of 2-4 months.Candidates seeking permanent positions are encouraged to call to speak with a consultant for further advice.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Referral: If this role is not quite for you, but you know someone who would be interested in this opportunity, please share and encourage them to apply.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.