Procurement Officer

Job Description

The Procurement Officer is responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Corporate Procurement service, covering governance, accountability, guidance, support, project administration and training of council tendering and contracting processes.

 

Requirements

Provide advice and support for the development and delivery of the Council’s Procurement Policy, Strategy, Procedures and Guidance Library in line with regulations.

Assist in ensuring that the Section is adequately prepared for changes in regulations affecting all aspects of procurement and support the development of any resultant impact on procedures and processes.

Ensure all procedures and related processes are developed to deliver an efficient process and appropriately documented. To use these procedures to directly support departmental Lead Officers in allocated procurement projects.

To participate in the development and delivery of the Council Procurement Training Programme.

Assume the role of Lead Officer for appropriate corporate, national and sectoral contracts.

 

The Individual

Significant experience in general Finance Procurement and/or Business Management

CIPS Level 4 – or currently working towards CIPS Level 4

Computer literate with excellent MS office skills/abilities

Organised and capable of excellent time management

Knowledge of procurement processes

Understanding of finance control and administration including experience implementing new procedures

Flexible approach to new working practices and technologies

Working knowledge of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Team player, experienced in using own initiative and manage workload whilst accepting direction/delegation

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to relate well with all levels of staff

Excellent analytical and research skills

Works well under pressure to tight deadlines

Flexible and open to change to meet the needs and demands of the service

 

Closing Date: 3 October 2025

Starting Salary: £44,938.40

£23.84 per hour

36.25 Hours per Week

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

For further information, contact Daniel Littlewood 01343 563138