<p><strong>Procurement Officer - Fully Remote - Up to £20.17 per hour (PAYE)Location: Fully Remote<br></strong><strong>Pay Rate: Up to £20.17 per hour (PAYE)<br></strong><strong>Contract Type: Temporary<br></strong>Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join a leading organisation dedicated to improving lives across the UK.<strong>Your new role</strong> <br>As a Procurement Officer, you will take the lead on strategic commercial procurement across a wide range of spend categories. You'll play a key role in shaping procurement practices, driving efficiencies, and ensuring robust systems are in place to support organisational goals.Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Manage all stages of the tender process, from documentation and advertisement preparation to contract award and ongoing supplier management.<br>Apply best practice procurement principles and stay informed on industry developments.<br>Maintain central registers and databases for contracts and suppliers.<br>Monitor supplier performance through data capture and compliance reporting.<br>Influence and embed effective procurement practices across the organisation.<br><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong> <br>Degree-level education or equivalent experience in procurement/supply chain.Full or part CIPS qualification (or willingness to work towards).<br>Experience in procurement within complex organisations, in the Third or Public Sector.<br>Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.<br>Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills.<br><strong>What you'll get in return</strong> <br>Fully remote working arrangement.Competitive hourly rate up to £20.17 PAYE.<br>Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.<br><br>If you're passionate about procurement and want to work in a role that truly matters, apply today.<br><strong>What you need to do now</strong> <br><br><br>If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.<br>If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.<br></p><p>Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p>
