Procurement & Contracts Lead: Governance & Impact

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Procurement and Contract Officer to join the busy Procurement and Contract Management team. You will support procurement exercises, draft specifications, monitor supplier performance, and assist with contract management across services.

The role requires knowledge of procurement processes, tendering, and KPI-based performance management, with strong organisational and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of procurement and/or contract management processes.
• An understanding of tendering, specifications, and performance management.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• The desire and ability to work collaboratively to effect change.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of procurement exercises, including RFQs and tender processes, in line with legislation and Council procedures
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues across services on procurement and contract management activities
• Contribute to the development of specifications, KPIs, and contract documentation
• Monitor supplier performance, including KPI tracking and compliance checks
• Support contract management activity, including performance reporting and issue escalation
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers
• Support market engagement and supplier development activities
• Support accurate procurement records and use of e-procurement systems

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Tendering

Specifications

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Procurement

Tools

e-procurement systems

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Procurement and Contract Officer to join the busy Procurement and Contract Management team. You will support procurement exercises, draft specifications, monitor supplier performance, and assist with contract management across services.

The role requires knowledge of procurement processes, tendering, and KPI-based performance management, with strong organisational and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.