Procurement Specialist

Role: Procurement Specialist

Type: Contract 3 months (potential to extend)

Salary: £450pd Umbrella Inside IR35 (Negotiable)

Hybrid: One day a week on-site

Location: Surrey

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist for our Public Sector client.

Key responsibilities for theProcurement Specialist are;

• cultivate enduring connections with both vendors and internal stakeholders
• serve as new suppliers' initial point of contact, make sure they're all adhering to the Council's procurement procedure guidelines, and assist in the establishment of new contracting standing orders
• Completing compliant bids from beginning to end
• Making direct awards.

The Ideal candidate for the Procurement Specialist will have;

• A track record of demonstrating proficiency with PCR2015
• Proficiency in overseeing tenders in an obedient manner (Open, Restricted processes)
• Knowledge of utilising frameworks (CCS and other public sector frameworks) for mini competitions
• Experience with e-sourcing portals
• familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a procurement team across indirect procurement categories, such as working on public vehicle upgrades or private hire taxi services; prior experience procuring services or working across a council
• outstanding interpersonal skills with suppliers and stakeholders
• outstanding organisational abilities
• Capacity to oversee multiple projects at once and handle a heavy workload; strong time management abilities; MCIPS-qualified or pursuing MCIPS certification; prior experience with in-tend.

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Procurement Specialist, please apply directly or contact Rebecca Dawson at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. The closing date for CVs is 30th June due to the urgent requirement of this role, interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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