Procurement & Contract Officer

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northallerton is seeking a Procurement and Contract Officer to manage procurement processes and provide contract management support. In this role, you will ensure effective supplier negotiations, adherence to regulatory frameworks, and timely procurement delivery. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to CIPS Level 4, strong communication skills, and experience in procurement, preferably in the public sector, offering a rewarding opportunity within a values-driven environment.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Modern flexible working practices

Learning and development packages

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discount benefits

Green car and cycle schemes

Travel loans

Confidential wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight timescales and achieve targets.
• Experience in procurement in the public sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process from market engagement to contract administration.
• Support supplier negotiations and assist with supplier performance.
• Ensure timely delivery of procurement activities.

Skills

Planning and organising multiple projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified to CIPS Level 4 or willing to complete

Job description

Salary: £38,220-£47,181 per annum

Grade: JK - L

Contract: Permanent, (secondment considered)

Hours: Full Time/Part Time considered

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Role summary

You will ensure that all procurement and contract management activities provide the very best value for money for the council. Providing professional advice, guidance and insight regarding markets, suppliers, and contractual options to help support service delivery and improvement.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support Senior Commercial Managers and Senior Commercial Officers in execution of category management and ongoing procurement activity and contract mobilisation.
• Manage the procurement process from market engagement to contract administration.
• Provide contract management support, including supporting supplier negotiations and assisting service areas with supplier performance.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of medium to high value procurement activities, whilst adhering to council standards and governance frameworks.
• Maintain accurate information on the progress of procurement and contract management activities.
• Apply commercial acumen to projects and challenge others where appropriate to drive value for money.
• Identify, manage and elevate risks.
• Undertake price and process benchmarking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified to CIPS Level 4 or be willing to complete this.

Procurement and Contract Officer Grade L

• Mentor Procurement and Contract Officer, Procurement & Contract Support Officers and Procurement and Contract Assistants.
• Develop structured knowledge sharing through the internal mentoring program.
• Assist with onboarding new team members and sharing best practice.
• Deliver training on procurement and contract management processes.
• Represent the council at Strategic Procurement Group (SPG) regionally.
• Proven track record in high-value procurement and contract management activities.
• Extensive knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.
• Experience of mentoring and supporting colleagues in procurement and contract management.

What You Can Bring/ Transferrable Skills

• Planning and organising multiple projects.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders across both internal and external departments.
• Capability to work to tight timescales and to achieve targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to have challenging conversations as required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise a workload.

Experience in procurement in the public sector is advantageous - but not essential.

What we Offer

• a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• career advancement opportunities
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Contact and Apply

For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on 8th February 2026.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 8th February 2026

Shortlisting: 9th -10th February 2026

Interviews: 17th & 18th February 2026

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.