Procurement Officer

A public sector organisation is in need of a Procurement Officer (Interim). The contract will last 4 months, with the possibility of being extended depending on organization needs. The role will work for 3 days per week. They are flexible on start date, but ideally as soon as possible. You will work remotely for the vast majority of the contract with a possible requirement to report to the South Shields site once per month.

Day-to-day (not limited to):

• Full management of the tendering process (support where can with development of specifications but this should be produced by the budget holder/department within the organisation). Ensuring timescales are met and all tendering procedures are as EU/public procurement guidelines and within our own financial regulations. Including liaising with and supporting TCC/TCAT stakeholders.

• Ability to use and knowledge of frameworks (CPC, CCS etc) and mytenders/contract finder or similar.

• Respond and resolve queries regarding procurement from organisation and suppliers as appropriate.

• Support organisation team members to ensure we have a planned approach to upcoming procurement tasks and plans.

• Record and communicate outcomes of any procurement processes to comply with audit requirements.

Requirements:

• Relevant Procurement experience