PROCUREMENT OFFICER

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Salary range: £33,836 rising to £38,594 per annum
Contract type: Open ended
Mode: Full time
Ref No: 892

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the central Finance department as Procurement Officer working in a proactive and value adding team.

 We are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a keen interest in Procurement. With a friendly and approachable manner, you will have experience of working proactively and effectively with internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Procurement Manager on all aspects of the procurement life cycle from setting up suppliers to supporting key stakeholders. Demonstrating value for money through spend analysis, implementing processes and procedures and supporting users with the procurement systems are key aspects of the role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about purchasing in Higher Education, champion procurement processes, raise awareness, drive forward efficiencies and support stakeholders in achieving required outcomes from contracts. 

For further information about the Finance department , please visit the following website:

Finance — Birkbeck, University of London (bbk.ac.uk)

Remuneration

Grade 6 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £33,836 rising to £38,594 per annum.

This post is full time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) and open-ended. The salary quoted above is on the College's London Pay Scale and includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the Greater London area. The appointment is subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Birkbeck also provides a generous defined benefit pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, and other great benefits.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role please click on apply below or contact Karim Meghani, Procurement Manager k.meghani@bbk.ac.uk (Tel:0203 926 3184).

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position.

While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award, membership of WISE, operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 23rd August 2021.

Interviews date: 3 September 2021

Apply link: https://cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/procurement-officer-451921.html