Procurement Governance & Systems Officer

We are looking for a Procurement Governance and Systems Officer to work with our local authority client in Bournemouth! Office based. Contract – 6 months initial contract with the view to being extended to an ongoing basis Salary – £30 – £45 per hour – may negotiate dependent on experience About the role: To provide support to the Procurement Governance and Systems Manager in the efficient administration of the Purchasing Cards & Purchasing Card System and the Council's eTendering System. To serve as the primary liaison for all Purchasing Card requests and queries via e-mail, MS Teams and telephone. Administer all related Purchasing Card accounts: including, but not limited to, set-up and closing, limit increase requests, change requests, PIN and card replacements and all other account maintenance. Provide training and advice in accordance with the procedures to all types of Cardholders and Line Managers relevant to their need. Immediately inform the Procurement Governance and Systems Manager of suspected instances of misuse or fraud. Problem solving and making recommendations to the Procurement Governance and Systems Manager about more complex decisions Process weekly Transfer and Leaver files from HR and act accordingly.About You: Experience of gathering data, compiling information and preparing reports. Ability to communicate effectively and cause understanding in others, including proactively challenging unhelpful behaviour, drawing on knowledge of the Procurement Governance and Systems Manager inc colleagues and procurement/contractual regulations and associated processes to build supportive, positive and trusting relationships. Ability to plan and organise own work, work independently and deal with competing demands. Excellent IT (including the use of Excel, Word and Outlook) and analytical skillsAbout us: We offer a £250 referral bonus – so please pass on any details to someone who you think may be interested! We supply to hundreds of councils across the UK! Nationwide Supplier to the NHS!If you are interested in this role, please contact Dane @ Spencer Clarke Group – (phone number removed) or email