Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years practical experience in procurement principles and supply chain management., Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience; CIPS qualification is beneficial., Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint., Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail..

Key responsabilities:

Assist the Procurement Manager with end-to-end procurement processes and ensure compliance.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate tenders and manage deadlines.

Conduct reviews of procurement reports and develop procurement documentation.

Manage supplier lists, analyze procurement data, and assist with contract negotiations.

Job description

Salary (UK): £29,291 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).

The role:

Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for an enthusiastic Procurement Officer to join our growing Procurement Team. Reporting to our Head of Procurement, you will play a critical role in assisting the Procurement Manager with end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance across our operations. You will bring your procurement and commercial expertise to support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions that align with our core values. Your dedication to quality, stewardship, and ethical procurement practices will be essential in enabling us to reach more hungry children.

Your impact:

Efficiently procure goods, services, and works while adhering to the Procurement Manual.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate tenders and meet key deadlines.
Conduct detailed reviews of procurement reports to ensure accuracy and quality.
Develop and draft procurement documentation, including tender documents and contracts.
Support the roll-out and coordination of annual procurement plans.
Manage a list of prequalified suppliers and support the pre-qualification process.
Analyse procurement data and provide insights on supplier performance.
Assist with contract negotiations and maintain up-to-date procurement records.
Foster strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Collaborate across teams and in-country procurement teams to strengthen procurement controls and ensure data quality.

About you:

A strong commitment to Mary’s Meals’ mission, vision, and values.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Minimum of 2 years practical experience, or equivalent, in procurement principles and supply chain management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in diverse contexts.
Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience. CIPS qualification or steps toward certification would be beneficial.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

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Benefits (UK Based):

34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
Flexible working
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
Medical insurance for candidates located in Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia
Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. Any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates (UK, Malawi, Zambia, Liberia, Kenya, Spain, Italy, Canada and Ireland), please reach out to jobs.mmi@marymsmeals.org for more information about salaries in other locations.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.

Closing date for applications is Monday 31st March 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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