Procurement Advisor

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Advisor to join their Finance team.

Your new role
As Procurement Advisor, you will support the delivery of an effective procurement and contract management service across the organisation. You will provide guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle, supporting tendering, quotations, supplier and contract management, and compliant purchasing activity.

You will assist with the planning and delivery of procurement exercises, monitor supplier and contract performance, analyse spend and identify opportunities to improve value for money. The role will also involve maintaining accurate procurement and contract records, producing reports and management information, supporting Procure to Pay activity and contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Finance, Business Management or Governance, alongside a minimum of 2 years' procurement experience within a large organisation; or
• 5 GCSEs at Grades A -C / 9-4, including English Language and Mathematics, alongside a minimum of 4 years' procurement experience within a large organisation
• Good knowledge of the procurement lifecycle and public sector procurement requirements
• Experience supporting tendering, quotations, procurement and contract management activity
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide clear procurement advice and guidance
• Strong planning, organisational and attention-to-detail skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office and relevant management information, finance or procurement systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend and procurement information
• Full UK driving licence or access to suitable transport to meet the requirements of the role

What you'll get in return
You will have the opportunity to join an established procurement and finance function in a varied role offering exposure across procurement, tendering, contract management, supplier performance, governance and continuous improvement.

You will also gain the opportunity to further develop your procurement experience while working closely with a range of internal stakeholders, suppliers and procurement professionals.

What you need to do now
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