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Procurement Category Officer

Morgan Law
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Salary

£30,000 - £45,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Kent-based public sector client is seeking a Procurement Officer for a permanent position.
  • The role involves delivering procurement support and managing end-to-end procurement projects in accordance with public sector regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include procuring contracts, supporting the Category Manager, developing market strategies, preparing tender documents, and generating savings opportunities.
  • Candidates should have some previous experience in public sector procurement, preferably from a facilities management background.
  • The position offers a salary of approximately £35,000 to £40,000 and requires a candidate with relevant experience.

My Kent based public sector client is looking for a Procurement Officer to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Category Manager, your role will be a key part of the procurement team and will take responsibility for delivering procurement support as well as managing end to end procurement projects in line with public sector procurement regulations.

Your role will include:

  • Procuring new contracts, in line with PCR 2015 and the new procurement act, ensuring best value is delivered.
  • Providing support to the Category Manager and developing new approaches to the market
  • Help develop category and sub-category strategies
  • Prepare tender documents and analyse tender responses
  • Help generate opportunities for savings and efficiencies as well a support with contract formation and contract management.

This role requires a candidate with some previous experience in public sector procurement, ideally from and FM background.

The role is based in Maidstone, with 3 days in the office. The salary on offer is circa £35,000 to £40,000.

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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.