Procurement Specialist

7 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol City Council Full time

Full Time, Permanent


A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Procurement & Contract Management Service for a motivated and experienced Procurement professional to join Bristol City Council, a diverse and ambitious organisation with a £1bn+ p.a.

revenue budget and £1bn capital programme.


Bristol City Council is seeking to recruit an experienced IT Procurement Specialist working within the Resources Category Team of the service.

Whilst we have a multi-diciplined tendering team, our Digital Service stakeholders require support in delivery of their IT Portfolio. The ideal applicant will have experience of tendering IT services and products and/or experience of leading IT transformational projects.

What will I be doing?


Lead on specific allocated medium / higher value / risk procurement and tendering and associated commercial and contract management arrangements to deliver procurement exercises effectively.


To utilise market knowledge, data and procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions, working with commissioners, service managers and others to ensure delivery and appropriate sourcing strategies.


To provide professional procurement advice and support in line with Public Sector procurement requirements and the Council's commercial assurance framework, promoting the development of a commercial approach with key stakeholders.


What do I need to have?
You will be required to have experience of managing a portfolio of tenders.

A good working knowledge of UK public procurement regulations and EU Procurement Directives

Up to date professional procurement qualification e.g. CIPS (Level 4 as a minimum) or actively studying towards MCIPS or equivalent recognised commercial qualification or extensive proven experience in a procurement / commercial setting (which would demonstrably satisfy CIPS entry route at level 4);

Why Bristol City Council?


At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.


Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.


How do I apply?

Additional Information
This is a

FULLTIME role,

37 hours per week and is a permanent contract until. Your working days will be

Monday to Friday.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact

Niotia Ferguson, Head of Procurement & Contract Management on

Interviews are expected to take place on 21

st
**June 2023.

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