Procurement Support Officer

• Organisation: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
• Job Type: 6-month Temporary Contract

GMCA are seeking a Procurement Support Officer to provide efficient and effective support in the processing of official orders and invoices, web-based requisitions, and goods receipt recording. This role involves supporting procurement-related activities, obtaining quotations, and managing small categories of spend to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes for internal stakeholders and customers.

• Provide support on procurement and contract management arrangements, ensuring compliant, effective, and efficient procurement processes are in place and widely used.
• Oversee the administration of requisitions, goods receipting, purchase orders, and invoices, including checking of correct cost centres and products used.
• Manage the Purchase Card contract, including requests for purchase cards, checking transactions, and overseeing the administration of receipts.
• Manage data collection of procurement-related expenditure to support ongoing contract management.
• Lead on procurement activity for small categories of expenditure.

• Experience in procurement support or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
• Proficiency in using procurement software would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

To apply for the Procurement Support Officer position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss next steps.