Procurement and Contract Officer

Westmorland and Furness council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Procurement and Contract Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, experience in tendering, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a chance to impact local services and includes various benefits such as a competitive pension and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Procurement team covering various areas.
• Procure services and goods to meet local needs.
• Support the Council Plan in delivering improved outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Tendering and contract management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Have you ever considered working in Procurement? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Commissioning and Procurement Team for a highly motivated individual to work as a Procurement and Contract Officer.

If successful, you would work as part of a highly skilled Procurement team, covering areas including Capital Projects, Corporate, Children’s and Adult social care services.

Our objective is to procure services, goods and works, which meet the identified needs of local residents, deliver improved outcomes, achieve value for money and support the Council Plan.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an innovative and creative individual with skills, knowledge, and experience in procurement, who wants to make a difference. To be successful in the role you must have:

• great communication skills
• experience in tendering and contract management
• excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• a desire and ability to work collaboratively to effect change

What can we offer you

This is a high-profile role and will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of people, both within the Council and from other agencies and key stakeholder groups.

Benefits

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)