Procurement & Bid Writer - Walsall in West Midlands
Posted by Aspire People
£34,000 – £43,000 a year
Walsall · Part Time
Location: WS3
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,386 - £43,714 (pro rata)
We are recruiting on behalf of a multi-academy trust for an experienced Procurement & Bid Writer to join their team on a permanent, part-time basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in procurement and bid writing to play a key role in supporting the organisation's purchasing strategies, securing funding and identifying new revenue opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage procurement processes, ensuring compliance and value for money.
* Develop and implement procurement strategies.
* Manage tendering processes, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
* Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
* Identify suitable grants, funding opportunities and tenders.
* Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and funding applications.
* Work with internal stakeholders to develop compelling applications.
* Maintain accurate procurement and funding records.
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience in bid writing or a related role.
* Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, frameworks and best practice.
* Experience delivering cost savings and value for money.
* Excellent analytical, numerical and organisational skills.
* Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
A CIPS Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), or working towards one, is desirable.
Interested?
If you have relevant procurement and bid writing experience and are looking for a part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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