Procurement Officer at Michael Stevens Consulting

The ideal Candidate should have up to 5 7 years experience in a manufacturing work environment.

Key Duties would include:

• Responsible for the effective and efficient procurement of goods, works and services to meet the administrative and operational needs of the organisation
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining efficient and effective working procedures within the Procurement Section to cover all aspects of the day to day procurement activity and tasks
• Identify, negotiate and implement contract & framework agreements which result in efficiencies in line with financial and forecasting requirements.
• Maintain accurate auditable records of all procurement process which result in high process compliance.
• Devise and prepare contract documentation for high value, complex portfolio of goods and services in consultation with internal stakeholders, ensuring needs are understood and that functionality and performance are effective.
• Proactively oversee and manage any contract or agreement awarded in line with the service and performance terms established, whilst ensuring an effective and efficient communication mechanism is maintained between customer and supplier.

The Ideal candidate would have:

• Knowledge of current legislation and its impact on market management, finance and contractual arrangements
• Line management experience or the potential to readily acquire and develop strong line management skills
• Ability to influence others, both internally and externally, up to Head of Service level through presentations, negotiations, written reports with high degree of tact and diplomacy.