IT Asset & Purchasing Specialist

East Sussex County Council; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships available

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is hiring for a Purchasing and Assets Officer within the IT & Digital team. The role focuses on managing IT purchasing requests, supporting asset management, and working with suppliers to secure best value, ensuring equipment is deployed effectively across the council.

This is a customer-focused, administratively strong role in a busy, supportive team. Join us to support vital public services and gain experience with technology in local government, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Understand technology
• Effective communication with a range of people
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload

Responsibilities

• Manage IT purchasing requests
• Support asset management
• Work with suppliers to secure best value
• Help ensure equipment is deployed across the council

Skills

Technology awareness

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

East Sussex County Council is hiring for a Purchasing and Assets Officer within the IT & Digital team. The role focuses on managing IT purchasing requests, supporting asset management, and working with suppliers to secure best value, ensuring equipment is deployed effectively across the council.

This is a customer-focused, administratively strong role in a busy, supportive team. Join us to support vital public services and gain experience with technology in local government, with opportunities