Description
Senior Procurement Officer/Buyer is required for a contract position in London, UK.
Sopra Steria Recruitment working in partnership with a major public sector client in the UK. Our Government client is looking for a Senior Procurement Officer/Buyer, this will be a contract role for 4-5 months initially.
Essential Experience:
Education/Qualifications
Extensive specialist knowledge of procurement acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
Evidence of Leadership and Management Development
Project Management accreditation
Experience
Demonstrable experience of working at a senior level within the procurement function of a large organisation
Experience of procurement within the public sector organisation
Delivering procurement outcomes and supporting the achievement of commissioning objectives
Managing customer relationships and working effectively with commissioners and project managers in customer teams.
Effective supervision and management of staff
Knowledge/Skills
Appreciation and understanding of the regulations around Governance and procurement rules
Neat and precise working methods, maintenance of complete and accurate working papers and filing structures
Effective analytical skills with a commitment to deadlines
Experience in writing high quality reports
Experience of working to tight deadlines
Experience of creating new/improved systems and procedures to streamline duties
Experience of using computerised procurement systems
Sopra Steria Recruitment Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency.
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates would be contacted via Call/Email.
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