Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team. The Corporate Procurement team are responsible for all purchasing and contractual activities for Goods and Services Not For Re-Sale (GNFR) annual spend in excess of £150M sterling.

Procurement Officer - The role:

· To provide a comprehensive range of procurement services to internal customers with regard to all requirements for GNFR (encompassing both procurement, contracting and supplier management disciplines).

· To ‘keep the cost under control’ and, therefore, contribute to the overall profitability of the business, whilst ensuring the purchasing / contracts risks to the business are minimised.

· Contribute to achieving the Department targets for Savings & Rebates

You will have specific responsibility for the following:

§ Achieving procurement strategy.

§ Promoting the benefits and value of the Corporate Procurement Dept within the organisation.

§ Exploring all potential sources of supply.

§ Liaising with internal customers to determine the business requirement.

§ Building positive relationships with internal customers and suppliers

§ Chairing meetings with internal customers and suppliers.

§ Undertaking research activities regarding suppliers / business requirements.

§ Working with the appropriate Finance Managers to understand the status of the budgets and savings.

§ Drafting and issuing Invitation to Tenders to suppliers.

§ Analysing tender documentation.

§ Negotiating prices with suppliers.

§ Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers.

§ Preparing summary papers recommending the way forward.

§ Support to Senior Procurement Specialist / Procurement Specialist, when required.

Procurement Officer - The candidate:
§ Minimum of 1 – 2 years procurement related work experience (Desirable).

§ Competent negotiator.

§ Sound commercial awareness (Retail & Procurement).

§ Effective time management skills.

§ Good communication and numerical skills.

§ Comprehensive PC skills.

§ Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload to achieve timescales.

§ Self driven and motivated to achieve the required results.

§ Positive ‘can do’ approach and team ethic.

If you you’ve got what it takes to be a successful Procurement Officer at Matalan, apply today!

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.