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Procurement Specialist

Abingdon, England , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Join our client, a prestigious police organisation, as a Procurement Specialist and play a vital role in ensuring the compliance and efficiency of their procurement processes. As a key member of their Procurement Department, you will work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality procurement services, while managing relationships with suppliers and promoting value-for-money practises.

What you'll be doing:

Professionally managing end-to-end key tenders to ensure compliance with due process.
Providing expert support and expertise to Project Managers, handling the contractual and procurement aspects of projects.
Evolving the organisation's commercial terms and conditions, policies, and working practises.
Ensuring that non-pay/salary related spend meets the government's requirement for value-for-money and appropriate standards.
Taking ownership of risks associated with procurement and working proactively to identify and manage them.
Collaborating with the team and stakeholders to develop and manage beneficial working practises, improving efficiency and quality.
Identifying areas for improvement in procurement processes and sharing best practises.
Promoting environmental considerations in the tender process and ensuring the secure and environmentally conscious disposal of goods.
Providing professional procurement advice and training to stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

Professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) and a proven track record in the procurement field.
Experience in commercial and public sector procurement, with an understanding of general business issues.
Knowledge of procurement across various categories, including Professional Services, IT, FM, and Travel/Fleet.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a working understanding of contract law.
Familiarity with EU procurement legislation/regulations and modern contract forms.
The ability to work autonomously with self-motivation, refining priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Excellent organisational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

In addition to a stimulating and rewarding work environment, our client offers an annual salary of £44,618 and extensive opportunities for professional development.

If you are a proactive and motivated procurement professional looking to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of our client's organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career as a Procurement Specialist.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: January 9, 2025
Job id:. CV-350045
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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