Procurement Apprentice: Sourcing, Contracts & Data Support

Sefton Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the Procurement Team in delivering professional sourcing, procurement and supplier management to secure cost-effective goods and services aligned with the Corporate Procurement Strategy.

The role involves understanding Procurement Act 2023 and Council Rules, conducting RFQ exercises, preparing tender documentation, maintaining the Waivers Register, and providing spend analysis and cost avoidance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an operational knowledge of the applicable Procurement Act 2023 and how they impact 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 seeking a Procurement Officer to support the Procurement Team in delivering professional sourcing, procurement and supplier management to secure cost-effective goods and services aligned with the Corporate Procurement Strategy.

The role involves understanding Procurement Act 2023 and Council Rules, conducting RFQ exercises, preparing tender documentation, maintaining the Waivers Register, and providing spend analysis and cost avoidance reporting.