Procurement and Contracts Officer - Reed : Job Details

• Location: Leeds, LS1
• Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Salary: £37,984 per annum 

My client are seeking a Procurement Officer to deliver a professional, best practice and compliant end-to-end procurement service. This role involves strategic contract management for medium-sized procurements/contracts and occasionally delegating for Procurement Managers. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with contract standing orders and transparency obligations, and uphold the organisation’s interests in all contractual dealings.

• Run tender processes professionally, compliantly, and timely, working closely with budget holders.
• Provide procurement and contract advice, guidance, and oversight, ensuring best practice methodologies.
• Manage commercial contract management of assigned contracts, maintaining the organisation’s reputation.
• Support the improvement and maintenance of E-procurement systems to meet organisational needs.
• Handle the Declaration of Interest, Contract Standing Orders waiver and variation processes, and risk management.
• Develop and implement contract performance oversight to capture supplier performance, including social value and inclusive growth obligations.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and internal processes.
• Manage procurement recording systems, contracts register, and supplier information register.
• Support the evaluation of projects and contracts, including KPIs and performance management.
• Develop and implement tools, processes, and solutions across the procurement/contract lifecycle.
• Manage the disposal/recycling of assets in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. 

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Practical experience in a similar role within a commercial, procurement, or contract management function.
• MCIPS or IACCM qualification (or working towards) and ongoing membership of the relevant body.
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, procurement and contract management principles.
• Experience with EU Directives and Public Contracting Regulations.
• Ability to contribute effectively to team objectives and organisational vision.
• Skilled in advising on procurement matters to a range of stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills to achieve value for money.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.
• Central Leeds location with modern office facilities.

Apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!