Procurement Professional

6 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

Job Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop commercial and procurement skills within the Leeds City Council's Integrated Digital Service (IDS). As a Procurement Professional, you will assist in delivering effective and efficient procurement projects for emerging technologies.

About You

We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic about developing existing skills and acquiring new transferable skills. Your day-to-day activities will involve supporting members of a small strategic sourcing team on various IT-related projects and procurements covering software, hardware, telecommunications, IT services, and IT maintenance.

You will have the chance to learn about procurement processes, rules, and policies used within the Council and across the Public Sector while developing organisational skills and commercial awareness required to take ownership of projects.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of procurement and sourcing projects, providing guidance on the Council's Contract Procedure Rules, and dealing with internal and external enquiries.

You will also maintain confidentiality, support the provision of detail on IDS contracts, and assist in routine communication between the Council and other stakeholders.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have excellent organisational, numerical, literacy, and analytical skills. Experience of working effectively on your own initiative and with minimum supervision is essential.

You should also have experience of setting and working within quality standards, prioritising and organising work, and maintaining flexibility to deal with conflicting demands and strict deadlines.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £32,076.00 - £33,945.00 per annum, annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays, membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and a clear career pathway with continuing professional development opportunities.

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