Our client, a London based housing charity are seeking a Purchasing Officer. You will assist the Purchasing Manager ensuring good practice, cost savings, legal compliance and value for money.
Responsibilities include:
• Being the first point of call for access to the procurement function.
• Working towards producing a purchasing manual.
• Carrying out the task of analysis, report writing and make recommendations on any areas within the purchasing remit as designated by the Purchasing Manager.
• Investigating and reporting on the latest trends such as E-catalogues and E-auctions.
• Initiating and helping with tender exercises and invitations to quote.
• Working on tenders for internal customers and producing and issuing tender documents.
• Monitoring and maintaining high level contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of the key principles.
• Conducting research on areas of the charities spend with reference to specification and standardisation.
• Purchasing in a manner which complements and supports the introduction of quality management systems in the organisation.
The successful candidate will have:
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
• A customer centred approach and the necessary social skills to initiate constructive relations with customers and agencies in a complex procurement environment.
• An Understanding of how environmental, health and safety and equal opportunity issues impact on purchasing.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and work effectively without supervision; organised and self-reliant.
• Experience of setting up a formal purchasing system with authorisation, ordering, receipt and payment documentation.
• An understanding of risk management.
• Knowledge of vehicle management.
• Awareness of the charity sector and homelessness in particular.
If you meet these criteria and would like further information, please send CVs to policy@morganhunt.com
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