Procurement Specialist

Location

Bradford | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you a procurement professional looking for a new opportunity?

What’s the role?

You will work with our education sector client to achieve public sector procurement excellence. You will manage the clients’ tendering and contract requirements, provide sound procurement advice and excellent customer service. You will be an organised individual who can deliver our services with a smile.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for leading the tendering process for a variety of expense categories, projects and services. You will help our clients to meet the requirements of PCR 2015 and their own internal regulations. You will work with the client’s stakeholders to draft tender packs to ensure contracts placed achieve value for money, cost savings, where available, and improved service levels.

Who are we?

CPL Group is officially recognised as a “ Great place to work ”. Owned by the education sector, and run for the education sector, it’s CPL’s team and our heritage that has earned us our reputation for excellence. The CPL Group of companies comprises 3 separate organisations, Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC), Tenet Education Services and Tenet Procurement Services .

Our ideal candidate will have great experience of procurement, including some experience of managing tendering processes in a public sector setting, meeting UK regulations for public sector procurement. Experience of procurement in the education sector or a public sector organisation is essential. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines are essential requirements. CIPS membership is desirable but candidates that are working towards CIPS or can demonstrate suitable alternative qualifications and/or experience will be considered. Full role requirements and duties are contained within the recruitment pack. 

I n return for your dedication we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Yearly discretionary performance related bonuses of up to £3,000.
• Flexibility that favours remote working.
• Volunteering and employee events throughout summer and at Christmas.
• Opportunities to get involved in a number of working groups, such as Women, Men, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing and Sustainability.
• Enhanced leave packages such as paid sickness, bereavement and compassionate leave, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Access to a local government pension scheme which includes death-in-service and ill health.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support for wellbeing with access to 8 mental health first aiders.
• Opportunities to progress through our inhouse development programmes and funding for external learning/CPD.
• Financial support towards membership subscriptions and fully funded CIPS qualifications.
• Travel expenses and free parking.
• 38 days holiday (including a week for Christmas holiday closure and bank holidays).

The closing date for applications is 22nd March 2024

Please confirm in your CV or cover letter that you meet the requirements above. 

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