Procurement Apprentice: Learn Sourcing & Contracts

Sefton Council; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting applications for a 21-month full-time procurement post to support the Procurement Team in securing high quality and cost-efficient supply of goods and services, in line with the Corporate Procurement Strategy and Contract Procedure Rules.

The role will include RFQ exercises, tender documentation, waiver register maintenance, and delivering spend analysis across the Council.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an operational knowledge of the applicable Procurement Act 2023 and how it impacts the procurement operation of the Council.
• Establish and maintain an operational knowledge of the Council’s Contracts Procedure Rules and related governance, and how they impact the procurement operation of the Council.
• Undertake Request for Quotation (RFQ) procurement exercises and prepare tender documentation by liaising with Procurement Team colleagues compliant to the Procurement Act 2023 and our Contract Procedure Rules; support colleagues in managing compliant end to end procurement procedures, including contract award.
• Support the Procurement Operations Manager to maintain and update the Contracts Waiver Register and ensure all processes are followed; ensure Waivers are submitted with the correct information; record all waiver details and liaise with Heads of Services for authorisation.
• Provide data analysis and reporting of spend profiles across the Council.
• Contribute to the recording of cost avoidance savings across the Council.

Job description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting applications for a 21-month full-time procurement post to support the Procurement Team in securing high quality and cost-efficient supply of goods and services, in line with the Corporate Procurement Strategy and Contract Procedure Rules.

The role will include RFQ exercises, tender documentation, waiver register maintenance, and delivering spend analysis across the Council.