The Role
This is an opportunity to join a small, dynamic central Procurement team, supporting the organisation and its subsidiaries to procure a wide range of goods and services.

Day to day duties for the Senior Procurement Officer include:
*Leading above and below-threshold procurements in line with policy and the New Procurement Act
*Shaping and deliver sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, risk and value for money
*Supporting colleagues to plan their procurements effectively and get the best from the market
*Helping ensure contracts are robust, compliant and contribute to the organisation’s wider ambitions


The Organisation
Are you looking to use your procurement expertise where it genuinely improves lives, not just the bottom line? This is a chance to join a values-driven organisation with a strong social purpose supporting communities across the North of England.

About You
The successful Senior Procurement Officer will be/ have:
*Ideally you have experience working in a public sector procurement team and are either CIPS-qualified or bring equivalent expertise gained through experience.
*You’re confident engaging stakeholders, explaining procurement in plain English and acting as a trusted partner to the business.
*A proactive and solutions-focused approach
*Strong attention to detail

Interested?
This role offers:
*Hybrid working from home/ office
*Flexible working hours
*A chance to work in a supportive a collaborative team
*Generous annual leave allowance and birthday leave
*Competitive pension
*Funding towards further CIPS qualifications

If you’re looking to develop your procurement career and want to make a real impact within a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.