Procurement and Contracts Officer

Procurement and Contracts Officer

Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £30K - £35K per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: MML Pension, Annual Leave Pension & Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner

West Midlands Metro is your ticket to an exciting career in the heart of England's thriving West Midlands region, we are the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation.

Our sleek trams connect cities, towns and most importantly – people!

With a strong presence in the heart of England, we play a crucial role in connecting communities, enhancing mobility, and contributing to the economic development of the region.

We take pride in offering a safe and comfortable mode of travel that reduces congestion on the roads, lowers carbon emissions, and fosters a greener future for the West Midlands.

We are now recruiting for a Procurement and Contracts Officer to lead on MML’s procurement activities, ensuring MML has appropriate contracts in place to deliver a safe and secure, reliable and sustainable operation.

In addition to this, more specifically as our Procurement and Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring contracts are in place for support services to be procured externally.
• Working with MML functional leads to ensure specifications are in place to support the procurement process.
• Carrying out day to day administration of contracts, liaising with contractors’ representatives, managing change and arranging and chairing contract meetings where required.
• Managing our MML internal procurement process policy and ensuring all relevant stakeholders are consulted.
• Managing the process of obtaining quotations for goods and services.
• Carrying out due diligence regarding supplier capability and suitability.
• Providing support to functional leads with procurement of high value materials.
• Raising purchase requisitions on Business World and receipting completed works. 

In order to be successful in this role, it is essential that you have:  

• Previous experience in a similar procurement supply chain role.
• Level 3 or Level 5 CIPFA / CIPS or equivalent relevant qualification. 
• Experience in selecting and appointing suppliers.

Your next career starts here!

West Midlands Metro is the place to be if you're passionate about growth, sustainability, and making a difference in your community, click on “APPLY” today!

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