We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
The Role: Procurement Officer
Purpose:
The purpose of the Regional Procurement Officer role is to support the Regional Procurement Specialist in the delivering of the procurement requirements for the Region and ensure procurement and contract management is delivered to meet the Regions objectives.
Accountabilities:
- Providing advice on procurement, contract management and supply chain related matters within the Region.
- Assist in the delivery of the Regional Procurement Plan containing all requirements, specification, demand and schedule information needed to procure and manage contracts in an efficient, timely and coordinated way.
- Work with Cross Functional Stakeholders, to ensure timely and accurate procurement of goods, services and works, using the InTend portal where appropriate.
- Place and follow-up on purchase orders (POs). Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. This includes the management of any problems and schedule changes.
- Use electronic purchasing systems for sourcing processes, including requisitions, PO's, Receipts, AP invoices and payments.
- Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters
Essential
Qualifications
- Business Degree or a proven track record of working in a similar role
Skills
- Knowledge and experience of delivering procurement projects including business and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of requirements planning, procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract performance management and supplier relationship management, across a range of spend categories.
- Good commercial, analytical and innovative in their thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and relational abilities.
- Strong drive for continuous improvement, self-starter who can work independently.
- Excellent IT skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience in use of procurement systems
- Experience of working in a service culture environment
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office, databases, web-based applications
- A keen eye for details and aptitude for working with data
- Highly accurate and thorough in all tasks
- Exceptional organisational skills
Ideal
- Experience of working in a procurement role
- SAP experience
- MainSaver experience
- Power BI
- Relevant professional qualification and professional body membership ideally CIPS level 6 or willing to study
Additional Information:
When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.