Procurement Officer

1 week ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time
About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is looking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join our procurement team.

The person appointed to the role will be an essential part of the team delivering procurement activity on behalf of the Council.


  • Some procurement experience in any sector and knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering;
  • Enthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement;
  • Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including those in a senior role;
  • Good general IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly;
  • Ability to manage a number of different projects and tasks at the same time.
The role will be based from home initially and then from Sheerness House, 41 Meadow Road, Kettering.
North Northamptonshire Council operates a Flexible Working Policy.
If you wish to have an informal discussion please call Susan Trowers


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.


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 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 role.


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 guidance

Enthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement;

About usWe are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.


Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services

  • We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete._

Our benefitsWe offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

Salary:
£32,788.00 per year

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