Procurement Officer

Team: Procurement Location: Remote Work pattern: 14 hours per week over 3 days, including a Tuesday Salary: Up to £15,026.38 per year Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Will you join us and make life better for cats? Responsibilities of our Procurement Officer: - Ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes - Identify and engage with new suppliers - Seek quotations and gather necessary supplier information - Conduct due diligence on potential and existing suppliers - Run competitive tenders for both new and existing requirements - Approve purchase orders in line with procurement policies - Represent the Head of Procurement in meetings as needed - Assist in preparing and presenting monthly category reports About the Procurement team: The Procurement Team sits within our Finance and Strategy directorate and is responsible for supporting the Charity to help as many cats as possible, by ensuring that all donated money is spent effectively and efficiently. The Procurement team are pivotal to supporting the Charity to reduce supply chain risk and ensuring that processes are fair and transparent, so that contracts represent a combination of working with the most suitable suppliers and delivering the best value. What we’re looking for in our Procurement Officer: - At least three years’ experience in a procurement role - Experience of working with external suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels - Sound experience of using and working with finance and purchasing solutions - Experience of working with contractual documentation - Competent in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Ability to work on own initiative - Methodical in your work with excellent attention to detail What we can offer you: - range of health benefits - 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service - Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing - and much more, which you can learn about Application closing date: 18th August 2025 Virtual interview date: 18th & 19th September 2025 Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to. If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 1. anonymised application form 2. possible video screening 3. virtual interview Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Location: Remote,, GB

Posted Date: 8/5/2025