Procurement Specialist
Procurement Specialist
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Job Description
Job description
Are you looking for a fresh procurement challenge in a charity that makes a difference Are you experienced in public sector procurement Do you pride yourself on delivering outstanding procurement services with a positive and proactive approach
We would love for you to join us!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our expanding team and charity. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive work environment and we value our colleagues as individuals. We are looking for a highly organised professional with a positive attitude dedicated to achieving excellence in public sector procurement.
Who are we
Whats the role
This role sits within our Crescent Managed Services. They specialise in offering procurement consultancy services to the education sector. They offer bespoke procurement solutions to suit individual client needs and budgets from one-off tendering to onsite managed services. Our aim is simply to be the best at what we do.
You will be responsible for leading the process for procuring contracts for a variety of categories including facilities estates finance curriculum and ICT and other projects and services. This role will contribute to embedding best practice efficiency and effectiveness within procurement processes and decisions ensuring compliance with UK procurement regulations and legislation and assisting us to achieve savings. Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for offering a proactive and comprehensive service and advice on all aspects of procurement to all levels of personnel and manage relationships between our client and their diverse range of suppliers.
What makes us different
Were an award-winning organisation recognised and certified as a Great place to work. We offer a collaborative exciting environment where your ideas are heard and valued. We provide competitive salaries benefits and opportunities for career development. Were making a real difference and you can be a part of it!
This is just the beginning were constantly growing and evolving and were always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision! For more information on the role please view the job description.
Job requirements
Person Specification
We are looking for someone part-time (3 days) to work with a client based in London Paddington. The role will require being on site with the client for 1 day per week and the remaining days will be worked remotely.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive procurement experience within the public sector with a solid understanding of public sector procurement legislation. If you are a skilled and experienced procurement professional capable of delivering all aspects of this role we would love to hear from you.
In appreciation of your dedication we offer a wide range of benefits including:
Salary of up to 27000 (45000 FTE) per annum depending on experience.
Generous yearly discretionary bonuses following successful probation.
Hybrid working 1 day based on site in London Paddington and the other 2 days working from home.
Flexibility of days worked and agile working.
Access to a local government pension scheme including death-in-service and ill health.
Opportunities to develop through our graduate development plan and through external learning with full support given to achieve MCIPS.
38 days holiday including Christmas closure and bank holidays.
Time off for volunteering opportunities.
Cycle to work scheme.
Enhanced leave packages such as paid sickness carers leave bereavement and compassionate leave and maternity pay.
Support for wellbeing with access to 9 mental health first aiders and the opportunity to join an Employee Assistance Programme.
The chance to get involved in a number of working groups such as Equality Diversity and Inclusion Wellbeing and Sustainability.
The opportunity to join our Womens Mens and Carers employee support networks which provide safe spaces for colleagues to share their experiences.
Social and employee events throughout summer and at Christmas.
The satisfaction of working for a charitable organisation dedicated to giving back to the communities in which it is based and supports.
Freeparkingand paid travel expenses.
Being a part of a close knit team which is open supportive and diverse.
Next Steps
If you like what youve read please apply today! If you would like more information on the role please contact us at
Please note that VISA sponsorship is not currently offered for this role.
If you need any adjustments made to support your application for example if you require information in different formats or if you have any accessibility issues were more than happy to review our processes. Please feel free to get in touch with us at As an equal opportunities employer Crescent Purchasing Consortium is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age disability sex sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race or ethnicity religion or belief gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
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