Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Sector: Charity and Non-profit
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Length: 6 months
Salary: £55k per annum (Pro Rata'd)
Our client has recently completed significant groundwork to strengthen its procurement arrangements, including a Procurement Policy, supplier governance framework, spend analysis and supporting processes.They are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to help implement and embed this work across the organisation. This is a practical implementation role, working closely with Finance, IT and operational teams to establish a sustainable procurement framework, improve supplier governance and support the phased introduction of Purchase Orders using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
The role is focused on implementation rather than strategy or policy development, leaving the organisation with practical, sustainable procurement processes that continue beyond the contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the Procurement Policy and supporting procedures.
- Embed proportionate procurement processes and controls across the organisation.
- Develop and support supplier onboarding and governance arrangements.
- Work collaboratively with Finance, IT and operational teams to implement a phased Purchase Order process using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Develop practical guidance, templates and training to support colleagues.
- Review and refine procurement documentation and processes where appropriate.
- Support procurement reporting and continuous improvement.
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to encourage adoption of the new ways of working
Personal Profile
- Experience implementing procurement policies, processes and controls.
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- (or equivalent Microsoft Dynamics procurement functionality) to support procurement processes.
- Experience introducing or embedding Purchase Order processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Practical, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently.
- Experience working closely with Finance and operational teams.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, public sector, housing or local government sectors.
- CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement experience.
By the end of the contract, procurement policies and processes will be embedded, supplier governance strengthened, practical guidance and training in place, and a sustainable procurement framework established to support ongoing operation across the organisation.
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