Procurement Officer

Hello.

If finding a unique opportunity to understand different aspects of Procurement and how they interact with wider business matters to you.

You matter to us. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Procurement Team, we are looking to appoint a Procurement Officer. This role has been designed as a development role offering study support and opportunity to complete your qualifications to be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply along with plenty of chances to apply your learning in the workplace.

You’ll be mentored and guided by our Procurement Manager, with support from the Procurement team, who will empower you to grow and develop. Working independently, you’ll learn how to excel in high pressured environments. And, as we’re big believers in agile and flexible working and promoters of a diverse and inclusive culture. The successful candidate will be part of a small dynamic team, working to support the Organisation and its subsidiary companies to procure and contract a vast array of goods services and works.

Come and join our team

At Karbon we build, manage, and look after homes for people across the North. And then we go further, we give them the strong foundations they need to crack on with life. We want to build better lives for our customers, not just better homes. Everything we do is for their security, health and happiness under their own roofs, in their communities and out there in the wider world.

Since our formation in 2017, we’ve been focused on delivering on our three strategic aims - to provide as many good quality homes as we can; to deliver excellent service to our customers; and to shape strong, sustainable places for our communities.

Our footprint covers the Northeast of England and Yorkshire, south from the Scottish border to almost as far as the Humber and Leeds, where diverse communities face differing opportunities and challenges.

Some customers just need an affordable home, or a way onto the property ladder. Others might need a bit more – financial advice, community services, sheltered accommodation or even training that can lead to a new job. Whatever people need to feel more secure, confident and happy with where they’re at, we work our heart out to provide it.

Key Information

Here is some key information you’ll want to know right away:

• This is a permanent role.
• Salary is £29,000 per annum.
• Location to be agreed at either Gosforth, Stanley or Huntington with flexibility for agile working depending on business and customer needs for the role.
• Some travel will be required.
• Hours: 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday
• Generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, occupational pension, flexi-time scheme, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/about-us/careers/.

• Karbon’s main offices are located Gosforth, Stanley, and Huntington.

We are looking for

We are looking for people who have a strong commitment and are self-motivated to develop and learn. We want people with an economic focus who want to achieve value for money as well as maximising quality in all activities. You will also identify approaches to achieve agreements with external and internal organisations and stakeholders, including developing the communication skills that can influence positive negotiated outcomes.

We will invest in you and give you vast exposure to different areas and aspects of Commercial Procurement, because we believe you will be the future of our business. In return, we expect you to be driven, hardworking and Karbon’s values and behaviours.

What you’ll get out of it

You will be supported to achieve the L4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). Completion of CIPS L4 gains eligibility for equivalent membership of the CIPS. CIPS L4 is a pre-requisite for MCIPS (L6) and the full professional licence and offers the potential for Chartered status.

Important dates

Closing date for applications

16 February 2023

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

02 March 2023

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