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Procurement & Contracts OfficerLocation: Horsham, West Sussex (Hybrid working, a lot of flexibility)Salary: £30,000 - £40,000Hours: 37 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentA leading organisation in the public and not-for-profit sector is seeking an experienced and professionally qualified Procurement & Contracts Officer to join their team in a newly created standalone role. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the procurement and contract administration function across the business.About the Role:As the Procurement & Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring procurement activities and contract management processes are compliant with relevant legislation, internal policies, and procedures. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide expert guidance and support throughout the procurement lifecycle for goods, services, and works.Key responsibilities include:Coordinating procurement activities across the organisationManaging and maintaining the contracts registerOverseeing the E-Procurement systemSupporting tendering processes and contract monitoringAdvising on procurement frameworks and best practicesAbout You:To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:Proven experience in procurement within a public sector, non-profit, or similarly regulated environmentLevel 4 CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience) desirableStrong understanding of procurement frameworks and contract managementExperience using digital procurement tools and systemsExcellent organisational and multitasking skillsStrong IT proficiency, particularly in ExcelA data-driven approach with attention to detail