| Location: Edinburgh | Salary: £20000.00 - £24000.00 per annum |
| Sector: IT & Telecoms | Specialism: |
| Type: Permanent | Contact: Millie Jackson |
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Hours of work: The hours of work are 37.5 per week 08:30 - 17:00
Our client is an awarding-winning, leading Managed Service Provider of IT services, looking for a Procurement Officer to join their busy operations team.
As a Procurement Officer you be based at the Edinburgh offices, 3 / 4 time a week and working from home on 1 / 2 days a week.
As a Procurement Officer you will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the sales and project teams which includes managing and undertaking our procurement processes, licencing, software renewals and providing administrative assistance.
As a Procurement Officer you will receive the following benefits:
- 29 Days holiday, including Bank Holidays
- Private Health Insurance
- Death in Service
- Group Income Protection
- Pension
- Training & Development
Procurement Officer Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the procurement process from end-to-end including leasing (IT equipment), ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities and related documents.
- Responsible for software renewals and licensing management.
- Responsible for staff travel bookings.
- Work closely with vendors to obtain quotes and negotiate pricing to ensure that the organisation is receiving the best value for goods and services.
- Support the Head of IT Services with the Supplier Management procedure.
- Manage inventory and work with the operations team to ensure that all necessary supplies are in stock.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including leave cover for ordering and invoicing, data entry and document management.
- Understand the business Objectives, Vision, Mission and Values (VMM).
- Support the organisation's commitment to good quality and information security management (ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications) by adhering consistently to policies and procedures.
Procurement Officer Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Any other duties as required by the line manager or the Leadership Team commensurate with the post.
- Assist Operations to develop Procurement Procedures, Processes & Checklists.
- Plan and prioritise work to ensure that deadlines and targets are met.
- Develop & maintain knowledge / skills. Keep up to date with new processes, procedures and developments.
- Recommend and action potential areas for improvement in Procurement function.
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
- Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen relationships.
Procurement Officer Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required
- Experience in a procurement or purchasing role with an understanding of commercial terms and contractual agreements.
- Strong IT skills with experience in the use of Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and use internal systems effectively.
- Experience with software licensing and volume purchasing agreements (e.g., Microsoft) will be highly desirable.
- Experience with Xero will be highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
- Confident in working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with an excellent attention to detail.
- Able to use initiative to solve problems and find better ways of working.
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