Procurement Governance & Systems Officer

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Procurement Governance & Systems Officer, Bournemouth

Client: Spencer Clarke Group

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bcf88cf7b88d

Job Views: 2

Posted: 30.03.2025

Expiry Date: 14.05.2025

Job Description:

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 and 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 skills.

About 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 - 01772 954 200 or email.