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About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council are looking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join our procurement team, working In the People Services Category.The candidates appointed to the roles will be an essential part of the team delivering procurement activity on behalf of the Council.We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:<ul><li>Some procurement experience in any social care sector (education, children's, social care, public health) and knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering;</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement;</li><li>Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including those in a senior roles;</li><li>Good general IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly;</li><li>Ability to manage a number of different projects and tasks at the same time.</li></ul>The successful candidate will report to a Procurement Manager and will benefit from being a part of an experienced and knowledgeable team.The role will be based initially from Cedar Drive, Thrapston and then Haylock House, Kettering.If you wish to have an informal discussion please call Susan Trowers 07787273745.We may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered for the role.. What will you be doing?The remit of the Procurement Team is to develop the Council-wide procurement policy and strategy and provide professional expertise and support to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement of goods, works and services for North Northamptonshire Council and The Northamptonshire Childrens Trust.The Team provides expert advice and support service to all front-line departments in addition to letting and managing a range of corporate contracts on behalf of all departments.The Procurement remit is to transform the way the Council and the Trust procures goods and services and to develop innovative procurement strategies and e-procurement solutions that will enable more efficient processes, improved service specific contracts and a suite of common corporate contracts.About youGood oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including those in a senior roles.Computer literate to intermediate level in Word, Excel, MS Project (planner) and Power Point with knowledge of procurement electronic systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).Ability to liaise with stakeholders both internal and external, Procurement clients, customers and 3rd parties.Evidence of being able to provide professional advice, support and guidanceEnthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.Disability Confident EmployerWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/directory/support-offer/employment-and-disability-service-eads" target="_blank">The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council</a>Armed Forces Community The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Procurement Officer - Fixed Term

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO6 - PO8 £54,267 - £62,766 Contract Type: Full time Permanent &nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 13/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1963 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join our award-winning procurement team, to be responsible for supporting the council’s category management approach to procurement, ensuring that it procures its goods, services and works in a cost effective and efficient manner through providing commercial expertise and specialist market knowledge. As part of a shared service across both Waltham Forest and Redbridge Councils, this role will involve engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in developing and implementing sourcing, procurement and contract management strategies. In addition, you will also be leading on high value complex procurement projects, providing procurement expertise throughout the commissioning framework, negotiating with and developing third party providers. Responsibilities will also include providing strategic leadership on the performance management of a portfolio of allocated contracts, including managing change and service development / improvement, the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of reports to various governance boards, alongside providing support, guidance and mentoring for junior staff, where appropriate. The post will cover a variety of categories, with the opportunity to specialise in one area.&nbsp; Working as part of a cross functional and busy team, the successful candidate will understand the importance of effective procurement in an organisation and have the ability to clarify changing requirements, identify, recommend and support the development and delivery of service and contractual improvements. &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Supply%20Chain%20Specialist%201963.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Deliver a program of procurement projects, both planned and urgent (unplanned) across both Waltham Forest and Redbridge Councils, in a professional and timely manner</li> <li>Lead with confidence on high value/complex projects</li> <li>Develop relationships with stakeholders, inspiring confidence and trust.</li> <li>Work as part of a professional team, supporting colleagues and the Head of Supply Chain in the flexible delivery of the whole teams work plan.</li> <li>Represent the Procurement team in both Councils at high level and professional meetings</li> <li>Build and deliver category plans and business cases which will be subject to critical review at professional boards.</li> <li>Support key stakeholders to present procurement strategies at board and participate in critical review</li> <li>Maintain at all times a professional demeanor when dealing with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers.</li> <li>Actively contribute to team meetings and commit to their own continued professional development</li> <li>Supporting junior members of the team to develop their skills.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp; Qualified to CIPS Level 4 or equivalent as a minimum Several years experience of working in a busy procurement team Working knowledge of PCR2015 and PA23 as well as working within a governance framework Ability to work unsupervised and consistently delver on high quality and timely projects. Terms and conditions:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Joy Thorpe, Head of Supply Chain at <a href="mailto:joy.thorpe@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">joy.thorpe@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Procurement Support OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:Liverpool City Council is transforming how we deliver procurement.&nbsp;As a Procurement Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in managing designated projects and supporting strategic procurements.&nbsp;This is your chance to join a modern, ambitious Local Authority that puts residents at the heart of everything we do.What you’ll do<ul><li>Manage designated procurement projects, ensuring compliance with policy and delivering best value</li><li>Support procurement teams across Adults &amp; Children’s Social Care, Neighbourhoods, City Development, and Corporate (including Culture &amp; ICT), contributing to strategic procurement activity&nbsp;</li></ul>What we’re looking forWe want motivated, high‑quality individuals ready to build a career in procurement.&nbsp;Experience in the areas above is welcome, but passion, drive, and a commitment to making a difference matter most.Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date:&nbsp;midnight on Friday 9th January 2026 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 20th January 2026 Interview type: Face to FaceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Greg Nixon via <a href="mailto:greg.nixon2@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">greg.nixon2@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Procurement Support Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We’re looking for a Contract &amp; Supply Analyst to join our Digital, Technology &amp; Innovation (DTI) Team on a 12 month secondment.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring that our organisation’s supplier relationships and contractual agreements are optimised for compliance, cost-effectiveness, and strategic value.<h2>Additional information</h2>We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Has strong communication skills and can build positive relationships with stakeholders.</li><li>Is proficient in Microsoft Office and confident working with data, spreadsheets, and databases.</li><li>Can work independently, check their own work, and adapt to new challenges.</li><li>Demonstrates a commitment to equality, safety, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Experience in procurement, financial transaction management, or local government processes would be an advantage.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Contract & Supply Analyst

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Procurement Officer
£36,363 - £40,777 (£24,569 - £27,552 pro rata)
Part Time – 25 hours a week &nbsp;
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both community and colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

This is a part time role – 25 hours a week.

As our Procurement Officer you will ensure that the Council delivers Value for Money in its procurement of goods, services and Works, and creates financial savings wherever possible.
You’ll be providing strategic and operational procurement guidance and consultancy advice to all Service Units within Rugby Borough Council and works within the Shared Service in partnership with NBBC.
You’ll be representing the Procurement Service at meetings and in multi-functional project teams, creating and maintaining links with relevant outside organisations and presenting a positive external image and reputation of the Council.
Please see the Job Profile for full details.
About you 

You will needexperience of procurement in the Public sector, including developing contract strategies, determining contract structures and drafting tender documents, as well as be MCIPS qualified/Part qualified or hold relevant professional qualification/membership.

Benefits

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<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Pro rata</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Hybrid working up to 60%</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Structured Induction Program</li>
<li>Learning and Development opportunities and Future Leaders programmes</li>
<li>Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals</li>
<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>
<li>Independent Support for your health &amp; wellbeing</li>
<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>
<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to work scheme and more</li>
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Procurement Officer

What will you be doing?Kent County Council’s Commercial and Procurement Division, which has achieved the Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply’s Accreditation for Excellence, is driven by its mission to ensure the Council is delivering ‘best value’ for residents across £1.2b of contracted spend. By ‘best value’, we mean much more than value for money and delivering savings; we are committed to delivering wider social, environmental, and economic benefits to Kent communities, and supporting the Kent economy.We are looking for an ambitious and motivated professional to join our Division as a Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer in the People category, which covers Adult Social Care, Children's and Young Persons, Integrated Health including Public Health and Families, Communities and Education services. The People category accounts for over £850m spend under management. Commercial and procurement staff within the team work to support commissioning colleagues operating in a dynamic, challenging market, where no two days are the same.As a Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for providing professional commercial and procurement expertise, advice and guidance, using a risk-based approach, to assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source, and manage procurement arrangements, to effectively meet organisational and business objectives. The focus of the role will be to support the procuring and subsequent letting of all category contracts to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Healthcare Service (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Council’s Spending the Councils Money policy.To join us, you will have achieved CIPS level 5, or be able to demonstrate a commitment to work towards this level, and have previous commercial or procurement experience either in the private or public sector. You will have an excellent work ethic, be organised, and be able to manage multiple projects. You will be able to demonstrate strong procurement knowledge to support clients in delivering their commercial pipeline. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. You will have the ability to research, analyse and interpret data/information to support the development of procurement plans and category strategies. In this role, each day will offer a chance to build on your experience and skills which will help shape the future of Kent.Kent County Council is a fully inclusive employer, and we take our values and behaviours very seriously; we are looking for employees who are equally passionate about the right values and behaviours.The Person Specification in the Job Description will be used for the purpose of shortlisting applicants. If you intend to apply for any of these positions, please refer to the criteria in the Person Specification and demonstrate how you meet these requirements from your work experience, including any voluntary work or internship, as well as through any formal or informal training undertaken.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor more information on this role, please contact Paul Stephen either by phone on 03000 417573 or email at <a href="mailto:paul.stephen@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.stephen@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is part of Orbis Procurement, a shared services partnership with Surrey County Council and East Sussex County Council. Together, we manage around £2 billion in external supplier spend—from software and social care services to cleaning products and sports equipment.The Procurement team provides expert advice to Brighton &amp; Hove City Council officers responsible for purchasing goods, works, and services for the city. We support colleagues throughout the tendering process, helping them achieve savings and deliver wider benefits such as environmental sustainability and social value.&nbsp;Our team plays a vital role in ensuring the Council secures best value for its purchases.The role is hybrid based in Hove Town Hall, with a blend of office based and home working to be agreed.Interview date: To be confirmedIf you have any questions about the role, please contact Florence Hérault - Strategic Procurement Manager <a href="mailto:florence.herault@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">florence.herault@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and encourage diversity in our team. Some prior procurement experience is desirable, along with an understanding of how public sector delivery influences purchasing strategies and practices.What you will do:<ul><li>Undertake tendering activity with support from senior procurement officers</li><li>Support Council officers with contract modifications</li><li>Respond to procurement queries from officers across the council</li><li>Liaise with the legal, insurance and finance teams to ensure goods and services are purchased compliantly.</li><li>Maintain and update procurement systems</li></ul>The role is varied and will give you the opportunity to support a range of procurement activities across the Council.About You&nbsp;You will be a self-motivated and hard-working individual who has excellent communication and problem-solving skills accompanied with good numerical skills. &nbsp; Ideally you will have some commercial experience which could include contract management, procurement or finance. Experience in project management or business administration could also be beneficial.We are looking for someone who:&nbsp;<ul><li>Is self-motivated, proactive, and a creative problem-solver&nbsp;</li><li>Has strong communication and stakeholders management skills</li><li>Ideally has procurement/buying experience&nbsp;</li><li>Can plan and organise effectively and is comfortable working to tight deadlines, even under pressure.</li><li>Has good numerical skills</li><li>Can work independently, taking ownership and responsibility for their workload.&nbsp;</li></ul>What We Offer&nbsp;<ul><li>Professional development through fully funded CIPS qualifications, available via self-study or apprenticeship schemes (where available).&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working arrangements including Hybrid working.&nbsp;</li><li>Annual leave&nbsp;</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on the community.&nbsp;</li><li>Travel-related benefits, including cycle to work, travel loans, free bus travel for new starters and a public transport discount card.&nbsp;</li><li>Generous Local Government Pensions Scheme (including Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme)&nbsp;</li><li>Discounts through My Staff Shop, such as supermarket shop, car insurance, gym membership, lunch at a local café, &nbsp;days out with children, cinema tickets, holidays and beauty treatments (offers subject to availability).&nbsp;</li></ul>We’re a collaborative and inclusive team that values flexibility and individuality. Whether you're balancing work with family life, pursuing personal interests, or simply looking for a supportive environment, we’d love you to join us.&nbsp;Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Procurement Specialist

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove City Council’s procurement team is part of Orbis Procurement, a shared services partnership with Surrey County Council and East Sussex County Council. Together, we manage around £2 billion in external supplier spend, from software and social care services to cleaning products and sports equipment.Interview date: To be confirmedIf you have any questions about the role, please contact Florence Hérault - Strategic Procurement Manager - <a href="mailto:florence.herault@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">florence.herault@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop your procurement career in a supportive and inclusive team environment. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, development, and you’ll contribute to projects that make a real difference for our city.The role is hybrid based in Hove Town Hall, with a blend of office based and home working to be agreed.The procurement team is split into 4 categories:<ul><li>City Services and Infrastructure contracts</li><li>Corporate, IT&amp;D and professional service contracts</li><li>Health and Social Care contracts</li><li>Housing and property contracts</li></ul>The role is varied and will give you the opportunity to lead on procurement activities across multiple categories&nbsp;to secure the goods, works and services that most appropriately address the identified needs of our customers, residents and partners.&nbsp;The outcome of your work will be contracts that are delivered in full compliance with the council’s contract standing orders and regulations, and deliver best value for the Council, not only in terms of cost, but also by maximising social and environmental benefits.About YouWe welcome applicants from a range of commercial backgrounds and encourage diversity in our team. Some prior procurement experience is essential, along with an understanding of how public sector delivery influences purchasing strategies and practices.We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Is self-motivated, proactive, and a creative problem-solver</li><li>Has strong communication and numerical skills</li><li>Has procurement/buying experience</li><li>Has awareness of contract management</li><li>Can plan and organise effectively, even under pressure</li><li>Can manage stakeholders effectively</li><li>Is comfortable working to tight deadlines</li><li>Can work independently, taking ownership and responsibility for their workload.&nbsp;</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Professional development through fully funded CIPS qualifications, available via self-study or apprenticeship schemes (where available).</li><li>Flexible working arrangements including Hybrid working.</li><li>Annual leave</li><li>Paid volunteering hours&nbsp;each year so you can make a&nbsp;positive impact on the community.</li><li>Travel-related benefits, including cycle to work, travel loans, free bus travel for new starters and a public transport discount card.</li><li>Generous Local Government Pensions Scheme (including Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme)</li><li>Discounts through My Staff Shop, such as supermarket shop, car insurance, gym membership, lunch at a local café, &nbsp;days out with children, cinema tickets, holidays and beauty treatments (offers subject to availability).</li></ul>We’re a collaborative and inclusive team that values flexibility and individuality. Whether you're balancing work with family life, pursuing personal interests, or simply looking for a supportive environment, we’d love you to join us.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Procurement Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
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37 hours per week
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working&nbsp;and potential for majority home working for the right candidate.&nbsp;
If you have previously applied for this role during the period of October to November 29th, there is no need to reapply.
We are excited to share an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Officer to become part of the Procurement Team within Legal Services at the Isle of Wight Council. This is a full-time, permanent position offering flexible working arrangements. The Council’s Corporate Procurement Team plays a vital role in delivering expert support across a broad spectrum of procurement activities. We are looking for a professional with proven experience who can offer strategic advice and guidance to Council Officers.
This position will be integral in ensuring the Council’s procurement and contract activities remain fully compliant with current legislation and covering the full end to end procurement process. &nbsp;As part of a friendly and dynamic team of eight, the successful candidate will contribute to maximising savings and enhancing outcomes when spending public money in commissioning services, goods, and works, covering all requirements within the Adult Social Care and Housing directorate.
Previous demonstrable experience in public procurement is essential, alongside strong organisational skills and the capacity to quickly grasp new concepts. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess a thorough understanding of the legal framework governing public procurement.
We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates the following key attributes:
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<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client departments.</li>
<li>Strong collaboration skills, working seamlessly with the Project Team to ensure timely delivery of procurement projects.</li>
<li>Commitment to achieving Value for Money in all procurement activities.</li>
<li>Creative and adaptable approach to designing procurement strategies tailored to specific requirements.</li>
<li>Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in drafting documentation and instructions for both clients and suppliers.</li>
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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Join us as a Procurement Business Partner at West Northamptonshire CouncilAre you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve?At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Procurement Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert strategic advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives. <h2>Additional information</h2>If you are an experienced team leader with both strong commercial acumen, public sector procurement expertise and knowledge , and &nbsp;the ability to build and develop relationships with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at the highest levels, and the support to continue developing your career.&nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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