Procurement Officer

1 week ago


North Somerset, United Kingdom North Somerset Council Full time

Job description

**This is an exciting opportunity to lead the procurement of one of the largest Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding awards in the country.**

**About the role**

In North Somerset we are developing ambitious plans to transform of our public transport network, and we need a motivated individual to oversee the procurements related to this work.

With significant improvements to our walking and cycling network underway, you will lead on a range of procurements leading to a step change in sustainable transport provision to support our ambitions of net-zero carbon by 2030. If you want to positively influence social and climate contracting, few opportunities will offer a better chance of driving change.

We are at the start of a journey forging closer relationships with our local neighbour (Bath & North East Somerset) and want to bring the right people into our team to join us for the ride.

Please note that this role is fixed term for 12 months and supports remote and flexible working.

**About you**

As a procurement team, we are a forward-looking and enthusiastic and want someone who shares our team and corporate values.

Applicants will have:

- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply membership at professional Diploma level 5 or equivalent relevant experience, working towards MCIPS
- Strong business partnering, analytical, communication and organisational skills.
- Experience of taking personal ownership in leading major procurements.
- The ability to influence and negotiate effectively with colleagues, suppliers and partners.
- Experience in public transport, civil engineering and professional services (desirable but not essential)

**About us**

**Our vision**

Our council vision is ‘an open, fairer, greener North Somerset’ and we have three key priorities:

- A thriving and sustainable place
- A council which empowers and cares about people
- An open and enabling organisation.

**Our values**

Our organisational values are important. They help guide us in how we work and provide services for our residents. Our people produced our values in collaboration with elected members. They provide a strong ethos and help us to deliver our ambitious agenda, working in partnership across the council and beyond:

- We act with integrity
- We respect each other
- We innovate
- We care
- We collaborate.

**Our Benefits**

Some of our key benefits include:

- A competitive salary
- Family leave options,
- A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution.
- Generous leave entitlement and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days,
- Discounts on shopping, days out, travel and gym memberships,
- Agile and flexible working arrangements to help you enjoy a healthy work-life balance,
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme

**Want to know more and apply?**

For an informal discussion, please contact **Geoff Chamberlain, Head of Procurement (North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset)** on **07385 010149.**

**Anticipated interview date**:To be confirmed.

**North Somerset Council - Open, Fairer, Greener.


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