Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Salary £34,834 - £35,745 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week.

We’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time.

Ubico employs over 900 staff and operates 900 vehicles and plant over 1200 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’. The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

About the role…

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our hard-working, contracts and procurement team. You will support Ubico in providing an excellent procurement and contract management service.

This is a busy role so you will need to be highly organised, as you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of an effective compliant procurement function and corporate procurement strategy.

You will be responsible for supporting the procurement of a variety of goods and services in line with Public Procurement Regulations. You will play a vital role in overseeing and optimising our procurement processes and supporting the implementation/development of an e-procurement portal.

This role is contractually based at our Cheltenham Depot however, flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available. This can be discussed further at interview.

You will need…

• Knowledge and experience of Public Sector Procurement Regulations and at least a working understanding of contract law, risk management and contract management.
• Good interpersonal skills: works together with employees, colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve problems, obtain information and make things happen.
• Experience of working with internal teams to compile a tender to achieve the desired outcomes and deliver best value for money.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

If you would like further information about this role please have a look at the attached job description.

What can we offer you?

• Opportunities for progression
• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 30 days after 5 years
• Employee discounts - all of our employees can access our Unity Rewards app which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
• Access to health and well being support including free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and complete your application form and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references;  proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.