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Reading Borough Council is looking for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to play a vital role in supporting the Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services Directorate. This role acts as a dedicated business partner for budget managers and technical experts in sourcing and ensuring robust contract management for a range of subject matter including:
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<li>Sustainable transport initiatives like improved bus lanes and cycle street pods</li>
<li>Consultants to provide expert advise</li>
<li>Parking services and software 
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We support hybrid working, allowing flexibility while ensuring employees can excel in their roles, with an expectation of 1-2 days per week in the office. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking talent from the widest pool of candidates. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively support the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: The Procurement and Contracts Manager ensures procurement processes run efficiently and in full compliance with regulations, helping to deliver high-quality services that benefit the community, with contract values ranging from £5k up to and exceeding £20 million. You will want to have knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, and ideally Public Contracts Regulations 2015 – top candidates will have completed the Procurement Act eLearning course. The role works with a range of contract types including service contracts, NEC4, cloud/SaaS contracts, as well as concessions arrangements which support the Council to generating additional income to reinvest in delivering services for its residents. You'll work closely with colleagues and suppliers to manage contract delivery is effective, and drive value for money. Holding a Level 4 or higher CIPS qualification is preferable, although apprenticeship and training options will be available. This role is key to ensuring procurement processes follow our internal governance requirements, plan proactively for procurement cycles and support implementation of Council policies such as Social Value and working towards Net Zero. The postholder will oversee their services’ contract portfolio, lead procurement activities, and help define contract management for their area ensuring time in appropriate invested in their commercial partnerships. By embedding best practice procurement arrangements and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, this role helps secure value for money while supporting essential corporate initiatives across the Reading borough. Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes, including complex tenders and competitive quotation exercises across a range of spend categories, ensuring timely and transparent delivery of a wide-ranging portfolio projects.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 and associated legal frameworks.</li>
<li>Embed category management approaches to individual contract sourcing approaches, optimising procurement outcomes and maximising supplier engagement.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery of procurement activities, meeting deadlines and achieving Council priorities.</li>
<li>Incorporate social value, ethical procurement and sustainability principles into procurement strategies, supporting local economic growth and community development.</li>
<li>Oversee contract management, ensuring delivery of outcomes, performance and cost monitoring, and change/risk management.</li>
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 About You: We’re looking for a procurement specialist with expertise in market engagement, procurement strategy, and strong contract management.
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<li>Experience in leading complex procurement programmes, ideally in the public sector.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of a range of contracts and commercial agreements.</li>
<li>Ability to ensure adherence to governance structures and corporate compliance.</li>
<li>Knowledge of category management, supplier negotiations, and commercial risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Ability to provide professional challenge and secure outcomes.</li>
<li>Familiarity with budget management and financial planning within procurement operations.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.</li>
</ul>
Working at Reading Borough Council: You’ll be part of Team Reading, contributing to making Reading a successful and vibrant community. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values guide how we work:
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<li>Work Together – Collaborate with colleagues and partners to achieve shared goals.</li>
<li>Drive Efficiency – Show initiative, adapt to change, and seek improvements.</li>
<li>Be Ambitious – Strive for excellence and challenge constructively.</li>
<li>Make a Difference – Provide outstanding customer service and flexibility in service delivery.</li>
</ul>
Our Offer: We provide a supportive environment for career growth, encouraging innovation and ambition. Benefits include:
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<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 with service).</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance.</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with life assurance (three times annual salary).</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery)</li>
<li>Season ticket loan to assist with travel costs.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme.</li>
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For more information or an informal discussion, contact Chris Maddocks – Strategic Transport Manager - <a href="mailto:chris.maddocks@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.maddocks@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:chris.maddocks@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025 Interview Process: Competency-based interview. Interview Date: w/c 1st Sept 2025 Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Procurement and Contracts Manager

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Coventry is a progressive city with a number of exciting new projects which will present an incredible opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a team and a Council that makes a real difference to the people living in and visiting our City.Procurement Services are at the heart of the on-going economic and social development of the city and are/have been involved with supporting plans for Very Light Rail (VLR), schools expansion, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and more. We are also integral to the improvement of services for Adults and Children's Social Care, Public Health and homelessness strategies.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? We are currently recruiting a Category Assistant within Procurement Services on a full-time, permanent basis.Working to the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will provide advice to service areas on compliance with legislative requirements, procurement governance process, Contract Procedure Rules, standard documentation and templates, helping with the completion of documentation where appropriate.Further duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:&nbsp;- Support the contract management process through the provision of performance and financial data of contractors and providers against existing contract requirements, supporting the category team to ensure services are delivered in line with the original contract requirements.&nbsp;- Assist in the collation and analysis of key performance and financial data to create a comprehensive spend analysis and support the Category Panel by providing a suite of reports relating to spend, contract analysis and provide conclusions that will support the decision-making process.&nbsp;- Work with service areas to keep the corporate contracts register up to date, whilst maintaining a library of existing contracts within the category, ensuring they are kept up to date and highlighting contracts due for renewal to the Deputy Head of Procurement for work planning purposes.&nbsp;- Provide information and advice and guide service colleagues on procedures, policy and best practice as they relate to the procurement and category issues and respond to and deal with queries and enquiries from suppliers as necessary.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this roleWho are we looking for? You should be motivated and enjoy working as part of a flexible and dedicated team.&nbsp;You will have knowledge and experience of the commissioning and tender process and be data driven.Ideally, you would be MCIPS qualified but if not, you will be willing to work and study towards achieving this.If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail then please contact Rob Amor on 02476 971 956 or <a href="mailto:rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk</a>.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.&nbsp;Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document&nbsp;labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 11 / 12 September 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Category Assistant

We are recruiting a Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Location: Ty PenalltaTeam: Procurement and Information Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £34,314 - £37,035 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful candidate will be under the general direction of the Commercial Lead Procurement &amp; Collaboration and Principal Procurement Officer. You will be supporting and advising on procurement procedures for Housing with several important and high-profile projects aligned to the Council’s forward work programme.The postholder will Implement the Council’s standing orders for contracts, procurement strategy, corporate objectives and advocating local &amp; national policies &amp; initiatives. You will also be supporting the Transformation Programme (Team Caerphilly)For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>5 GCSEs Grade A* – C or qualifications set at a similar level on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.</li><li>A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or actively studying towards the institute’s examinations.</li><li>Minimum of 12 months experience in a large purchasing organisation.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit Council offices which are not on bus routes to attend meetings and support service areas. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig Taylor/Ian Evans on 01443 864826/ 01443 863157 or email <a href="mailto:tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Procurement Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



The successful candidate with have a broad experience of procurement within a Local Government/Public Sector environment and a thorough understanding of Local Government/Public Sector procurement regulations.&nbsp; This includes the application of the new Procurement Act 2023.&nbsp; You will be passionate about delivering sustainability and championing social value whilst achieving a successful balance between innovation and meeting corporate policies and regulatory requirements. You will be experienced in using a procurement portal for tenders.
We are looking for individuals who are CIPS qualified and have strong experience within procurement roles.&nbsp; You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of contract law and will have a successful track record of negotiating with external stakeholders.&nbsp; You will be conversant with procurement methodologies, techniques and proficient in completing research and market analysis.
&nbsp;You will be technically competent with experience in delivering complex projects working with a range of stakeholders internal and external to the council.&nbsp; You will work with suppliers to develop strategies to ensure the Council is receiving the most efficient service terms and conditions while maintaining value and cost efficiency benefits.
Ideally you will be experienced in end-to-end public sector ICT procurement and completent in using G-Cloud, CCS and other public ICT frameworks.
Interviews to be held week commencing 26th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Procurement Category Manager – ICT

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamRBK is committed to transforming how it operates so that it can deliver the best possible outcomes and services for its residents and communities at the same time as ensuring financial sustainability for the organisation.RBK are moving forward with an ambitious programme of transformation activity and as part of this, have set up a Corporate Procurement Team that brings together these related skills to work together more effectively.We want to bring people on board who can promote a culture that encourages creativity and embrace new ideas and ways of working. We want people who can work together and who are customer driven and someone who can work well with others.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe&nbsp;Royal Borough of Kingston are currently seeking a Commissioning and Procurement Officer to support the delivery of their commissioning governance and policy workstream. You will work to support the Commissioning Governance Board to provide procurement governance administration and support on policy research and development including for London Living Wage, Modern Slavery, Ethical Sourcing and Social Value.This role will give you the opportunity to work on interesting projects that are driving the transformation and greening procurement agenda.Your role will include:- Providing professional commissioning and procurement project support to commissioning leads across the Council- Developing excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise the understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes- Refreshing the Council’s commissioning and procurement policies, guidance, materials and templates- Supporting the procurement governance/gateway process to ensure timely and informed commercial decisionsOur Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Procurement Officer - Governance and Policy

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Contract &amp; Compliance Manager
Grade 3, £40,476 - £46,731 per annum
Full time, Permanent
This role comes with:
<ul>
<li>A generous leave package</li>
<li>Flexible working</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Pension</li>
</ul>
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Programmes and Compliance team.
This role will lead on contracts and compliance in developing and managing international and national funding bids, to serve as the council’s external funding specialist and to manage contract monitoring and compliance functions.
This role will also support the Procurement team and ensure contract management forms a key part of council wide procurement exercises.
This role will work with all service areas within the council to offer support and guidance for service managers on contract and compliance.
You’ll have relevant qualifications and experience in managing public grants and funds, which will include working with a wide range of related external agencies, successful grant bid development, project management and the management of information and international partnerships. You’ll have excellent financial and project management skills and can work to demanding deadlines.
Who are we?
With world class coast, countryside, a thriving artist quarter in the Old Town, outstanding architecture, a variety of unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants and pubs, not to mention 1,000 years of history, Hastings is a popular place to live and visit. Beautiful parks, an attractive environment, an outstanding community spirit and a determination to continue to evolve makes a move to Hastings a very positive investment into your future.
Hastings receives many grants, including the Towns Fund, Plan for Neighbourhoods, and multiple housing grants. These play a key role in the council’s work programme and vision for our town. A key part of this role will be to ensure these grants are maximised for benefit of Hastings’ residents and businesses.
Who are you?
We are looking for is someone with a strong track record of compliance and contract management. You will be someone who wants to become involved in the shaping of our town in a sustainable way, through applying for and managing external funding.
You will be able to understand a range of funding sources and grant applications. You’ll have the ability to work under your own initiative and project manage your work to meet council and government targets. You will be able to work in a small team as well as on your own.
You’ll have a basic understanding of the procurement regulations for local government.
This job is suited to someone:
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<li>with existing experience as a Compliance Officer, or</li>
<li>who has worked in a contract management and compliance focussed role either in the public or private sector.</li>
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You’ll have excellent communication and customer-care skills, the ability to work flexibly, as part of a busy and high performing team.
Full details of the qualification and experience required for the roles can be found in the attached job description.
Closing date: Thursday 14th August 2025 at 12.00pm.

Contract & Compliance Manager

We are recruiting a Principal Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Penallta House / Home WorkingTeam: Procurement and Information Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Under the general direction of the Procurement and Information Services Manager and Commercial Lead Procurement &amp; Collaboration, the post holder will be responsible for:Leading on the Council’s All-Wales collaborative Food Framework, est. annual value £36 million.Leading and advising on Housing and Property Services/ Building Consultancy with several important and high-profile projects aligned to the Council’s forward work programme.Implementation of the new procurement legislation across the Council.Line management of Procurement Officers &amp; Buyers Assistants.Supporting the Transformation Programme (Team Caerphilly).Implementing the Council’s standing orders for contracts, procurement strategy, corporate objectives, advocating local &amp; national policies &amp; initiatives.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or other recognised qualification.</li><li>Experience of planning and developing contract arrangements.</li><li>Proven experience at a senior level within a purchasing organisation.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Evans on 01443 863157 or email <a href="mailto:evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Craig Taylor on 01443 864826 or email <a href="mailto:tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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