Strategic Sourcing Officer

6 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time
About the Role

This is a varied position in which you will gain experience in a range of commercial and procurement skills. Initially, you will assist with the day-to-day activities of the team and as your experience grows, you will be expected, with appropriate support, to take ownership of specific projects and activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work as part of the IDS Strategic Sourcing team, assisting in the effective and efficient delivery of procurement and sourcing projects.
  • With support, provide guidance on the Council's (internal) Contract Procedure Rules and general (external) procurement rules and regulations.
  • Deal effectively with all types of enquiries from colleagues within the Digital and Information Service, the wider Council and external organisations.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Support the provision of detail on IDS contracts in relation to Freedom of Information and similar requests.
  • Assist in the production of Invitation to Tender and other procurement documentation.
  • Creation of evaluation criteria for simple procurements.
  • Evaluation of tenders and other supplier proposals.
  • Routine communication between the Council, other stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Provision of contract management support to Contract Managers.
  • With support, provide specialist advice on the procurement of all ICT goods and services.
  • All other duties considered commensurate with the post.
Essential Requirements
  • Excellent organisational, numerical, literacy and analytical skills.
  • Experience of working effectively on own initiative and with minimum supervision.
  • Experience of setting and working within quality standards.
  • Experience of prioritising and organising work whilst maintaining flexibility to deal with conflicting demands, an unpredictable workload and strict deadlines.
  • Awareness of requirements in dealing with and maintaining confidential information.
  • Experience of positively supporting a range of meeting and workshop types including effective minute / record keeping.
  • Ability to communicate key issues effectively and appropriately, verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to identify different options and articulate strengths and weaknesses of each.
  • Commitment to self-development.
Desirable Requirements
  • Awareness of project and programme management techniques, reporting, risk management and benefits realisation.
  • Ability to interpret and represent business or technical requirements.
  • Knowledge of the ICT commissioning lifecycle.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
  • Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
  • Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
  • Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
  • Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
  • Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
  • Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
  • Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
  • Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
  • The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

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