Procurement Officer

We are seeking a Procurement professional to join our Team, with experience of managing the end-to-end requisition-to-purchase order process, supplier engagement, and procurement administration within fast-paced project environments. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong attention to detail and a track record of maintaining accurate procurement records, expediting deliveries, and supporting project teams to achieve programme objectives.

• Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order placement process experience
• Contract formatting for Project Leads
• Very good Microsoft Words and Excel skills
• IT Skills – good working knowledge of MS Office suite
• Right to work in the UK without restriction
• Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (C.I.P.S.) or prepared to work towards
• Desirable UK Rail / Highways / Heathrow Airport industry knowledge and / or experience
• Relevant experience of delivering in an engineering-based Procurement environment

AtkinsRéalis works on a number of large, complicated projects at any given time and the successful candidate will be required to provide a Procurement service to projects via the nominated Procurement Officer Project Lead as identified by the Southern Supply Chain Manager. Ensure Purchase Orders are placed on time and in accordance with best practice. Manage Requisition to Purchase Order Process.

Updating Material databases with receipts. Expedite materials to align with Project requirements. Keep excellent records of external commitments made. Any other duties commensurate with Procurement activities as identified by the Southern Supply Chain Manager.

• Excellent communicator
• Self starter
• Excellent Team member
• Good verbal and written skills

Although Birmingham based, the successful applicant will be required to travel to and work in other locations throughout the UK on occasions, which will mean overnight stays in nominated hotel accommodation.

Although C.I.P.S. membership is desirable it is expected that the successful applicant will be working towards or is prepared to work towards Professional membership within six months of commencing employment.

• Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
• Be rewarded.

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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