At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities and deliver savings for education clients.
- Company: Growing not-for-profit organisation with a purpose-driven mission.
- Benefits: Flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a nationwide team dedicated to delivering value and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the education sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Sellick Partnership is delighted to be supporting a growing not-for-profit organisation in the recruitment of a Procurement Specialist based in the southwest. Due to increased demand for their services, the organisation is looking for a talented procurement professional to support procurement services in the education sector. The role is ideal for a procurement professional with solid experience looking to step into a more senior, influential position within an expanding and purpose-driven team. The team operates on a nationwide basis, delivering a broad range of procurement services to education providers. They offer flexible and bespoke solutions, helping clients meet their tendering and procurement requirements while ensuring compliance and value for money.
Key responsibilities:
- Take prime responsibility for carrying out a variety of procurement activities for clients, and ensure that effective professional dialogue is maintained with the client.
- Research, analysis and reviewing of client non-pay expenditure.
- Providing full procurement activity reports.
- Identifying, delivering and securing savings across a wide range of categories.
- Obtaining, compiling and keeping data up to date to inform clients of procurement activities.
- Exploration of the client’s current spend, with benchmarking and market testing activity to consider alternative suppliers, and where appropriate draft reports.
Procurement Specialist in Devon employer: Sellick Partnership
Sellick Partnership is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional growth and development within the not-for-profit sector. As a Procurement Specialist in the southwest, you will be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to delivering impactful procurement services to education providers, with the added benefit of flexible working arrangements and a commitment to compliance and value for money.
