Senior Procurement Officer

Dinorwig - LL55 4HB

Days Shifts - 8.30 am - 4.30 pm 

12-15 months contract

Early finish on a Friday

Up to £53k per annum / £26.43 per hour 

Are you an experienced SeniorProcurement Officer or Purchasing Administrator within the engineering industry? If yes, read on….

My client is a specialist engineering firm providing engineering resources to the Power Industry, in particular renewable energy. Due to continued growth and increased successful tenders, my client now requires an experienced Senior Procurement Officer or Purchasing Administrator to join the team on a 12-15 month contract.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager the purpose of the job is to be proactively involved in procuring high value goods and services for the Company. This includes ensuring materials, spares and services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with best practice and providing value for money at all times. The role will include supervision in the Procurement Manager’s absence.

The Role - SeniorProcurement Officer:

• To be involved in the purchasing of all goods and services in accordance with company Code of Conduct
• Ensure the company has an uninterrupted flow of goods and services
• Negotiate contract supply agreements with suppliers
• Support the Procurement Manager in developing and placing contracts
• Ensure that value for money is achieved in all procurement transactions between the organisation and its suppliers
• Ensure and manage the environmental impacts of our procurement activities are kept to a minimum and ensure all waste obligations are met
• Deliver process improvements and automation

Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Procurement Officer:

• You will hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and be working towards your CIPS qualification
• You will already be in a Procurement Administrator or Purchasing Officer role, and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a busy Procurement Office
• To be able to negotiate by telephone and face to face with suppliers at tendering engineer and supplier management level
• Procurement experience from an engineering background
• Good commercial awareness and logical approach when needed
• Understanding of contract law applicable to Procurement and HSE legislation
• Good IT skills such as Word etc and knowledge of a procurement system
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to understand financial procedures
• Able to negotiate contract supply agreements with suppliers
• Ability to deliver process improvements and automation 

The Package - Procurement Admin:

• Early finish on a Friday 
• Up to £53k per annum / £26.43 per hour 

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