Procurement Representative in Havant, Hampshire
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Havant, HampshireSalary
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TemporaryProcurement Officer
Havant
12-month maternity cover
£35k - £42k DOE
ARM are supporting one of our key clients with the recruitment of a Procurement Officer to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
This position reports to the Procurement & Contracts Manager, the individual will be authorised to negotiate and make binding decisions on behalf of the company, subject to appropriate approvals and serves as a primary interface with internal customers and external suppliers.
Responsibilities:
* Identify and undertake due diligence on potential suppliers.
* Gather requirements, issue, and analyse Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
* Participate and lead as appropriate planning and approval process for negotiation.
* Prepare and complete negotiations within approved limits and in a timely manner.
* Participate and lead as appropriate fact finding, negotiation and follow up activity.
* Negotiate nonstandard agreements with support as appropriate.
* Assist with or make sourcing recommendations as appropriate and identify risks.
* Finalise and place Purchase Orders in accordance with the Acquisition Procedures and systems.
Requirements:
* Previous Procurement experience ideally within the Defence sector.
* Experience of negotiating terms and conditions.
* Managing contracts particularly telecoms/ datacentre.
* Strong stakeholder management skills.
* Proven communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
* Experience of working with SAP is preferred.
* CIPS qualified desirable.
This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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