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Your new companyA well-known, reputable and award-winning public-sector employer in Manchester is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team. Your new roleThe Procurement Officer will be responsible for delivering best practice procurement which delivers optimal value for money for stakeholders across services, works and goods. Working closely with Category Managers, you will support with the overall category strategy, and you'll provide procurement guidance and advice to internal and external customers. As Procurement Officer, you will have responsibility for your own procurement projects, including managing the end-to-end tender process under the new Procurement Act, where applicable. You will also manage suppliers' performance against contractual obligations, and will manage relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed Previous procurement experience within a public sector organisationWorking knowledge of PA23 (or at least PCR2015)Experience in the end-to-end procurement process from specification, to tendering, to contract managementExperience of analysing spend data and savings dataStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, and comfortable producing reports for senior stakeholdersIdeally, you will be CIPS qualified, or working towards What you'll get in return Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience level, between £28,500 and £39,800Local government pension scheme28 days annual leave + bank holidaysFlexible and hybrid working schemes What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but