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Join the largest conservation charity in the UK to play a vital role in protecting native woodlands and tackling climate change.
Overview
Salary
£28594
Location
Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Woodland Trust, the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, is committed to protecting, restoring, and creating native woodlands. We are on a mission to create a world where trees and woods thrive, benefitting both people and nature, while tackling the nature and climate crisis.
Role Summary
- Maintain and develop tree growing contracts
- Fulfill stock requirements and advise stock users
- Support audit procedures and liaise with nurseries for compliance
- Assist internal buyers with procurement activities
- Maintain accurate systems and records for consistent operations
Role Requirements
- Experience in procurement practices
- Proficiency in key software systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to manage orders and inventory
- Knowledge of the procurement cycle and contract negotiation
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across departments
Application Process Details
- We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds
- No CV required at application stage
- Answer Application Questions to showcase your skills and passion
- Interviews to be conducted via Microsoft Teams
The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity dedicated to the protection, restoration, and creation of native woodlands. Our mission is to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature, engaging communities to tackle the nature and climate crisis.
The role: As a Tree Procurement Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting and maintaining our tree procurement processes. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and developing growing contracts, fulfilling stock requirements, advising stock users, supporting supplier audits, and liaising with nurseries to ensure compliance with audit actions. You will also assist internal buyers with procurement activities such as drafting and administration of tenders and associated sourcing processes. Additionally, you will maintain accurate systems and records to ensure operations are consistent and transparent. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring attendance at our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire, no more than once a month on average.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement practices, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work across departments. You should be proficient in key software systems, managing orders and inventory, and have strong capabilities in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience in negotiating contracts and knowledge of the procurement cycle are essential.
Benefits: Joining our team means you'll be part of a significant effort to tackle environmental and climate issues. We offer enhanced employer pension, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, a buy and sell holiday scheme, enhanced parental pay, and an employee assistance program.
Applications details: We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from people of colour and disabled individuals. We do not require a CV at the application stage but ask that you answer the Application Questions to demonstrate your skills and passion for the role. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
