Assistant Procurement Manager (Tenders)

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council recrute un Assistant Procurement Manager motivé pour superviser une équipe de collecte de données et gérer les activités de procurement. Vous aurez l'opportunité de former des professionnels et d'assurer la conformité avec la legislation publique. Travaillant au cœur d'une équipe dynamique, vous contribuerez à des projets significatifs et enrichissants tout en bénéficiant d'un environnement de travail flexible et de nombreux avantages.

Benefits

27 jours de congés annuels, pouvant atteindre 32 avec 5 ans de service

Pension généreuse via le LGPS

Opportunités de formation et de développement

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Travail flexible avec option de télétravail

Qualifications

• Forte expérience en gestion d'équipe.
• Capacité de former et de soutenir les équipes.
• Connaissance approfondie de la législation sur les marchés publics.

Responsibilities

• Gérer une équipe de six agents de procurement.
• Assurer le suivi des activités de procurement à travers le conseil.
• Collaborer avec d'autres équipes pour maintenir l'inscription et la gestion des contrats.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Connaissance de la législation publique en matière de marchés

Job description

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• Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 - are you up to speed?
• Are you a strong communicator, able to develop positive relationships and lead a team of professional Procurement Officers?

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Procurement Manager (Tenders) to join our forward thinking, motivated and well-respected Procurement Team. You will be responsible for undertaking and overseeing procurement activity across the Council and managing a team of six Procurement Officers. You will need to be fully conversant with Public Procurement legislation and able to provide training and support to the team and across the wider Council in relation to this.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council spends around £215 million per year buying a diverse range of goods, works and services to deliver the ambitious plans we have for our borough and its residents. We have circa 500 live contracts on our contract register and you will need to work closely with officers across the council to ensure the team is on track with the delivery of this work programme and that the register is always up to date.

You will also need to work closely with the Assistant Procurement Manager (Contract Management) to ensure that contract management plans are in place which will assist in effective running of the contracts arranged by your team.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary starting at £46,731 and progressing up to £48,710 (pay award pending)
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years' service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

And that's not all - you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home. When not at home you will be based in our newly redeveloped Stockton waterfront offices with onsite parking, café, accessible from major transport networks and just a short walk from Thornaby train station.

Take a look at the attached job description and career development guide for more information on the role. If you aren't sure if you have the right skills and experience and want to have a chat with the manager of the team, then please get in touch with Angela Miles on 01642 526180 or via email [e-mail].

We are intending to interview on Thursday 10th July 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from '[e-mail]'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.

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