Procurement & Contracts Lead – Traffic & Transport

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Leave purchase scheme

LGPS pension

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a motivated Commercial Officer to support the delivery of procurement, contract management, and commercial services across the Traffic and Transport teams.

The role offers hybrid working, focuses on value for money and strong supplier relationships, and requires experience in procurement and commercial support. The successful candidate will contribute to tenders, analyse data, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or contract management roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Well-organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and commissioning activities across Traffic & Transport.
• Assist with contract management and supplier performance monitoring.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to tender exercises and procurement projects.
• Analyse financial and performance data to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and council policies.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Commercial support

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Public sector procurement knowledge

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a motivated Commercial Officer to support the delivery of procurement, contract management, and commercial services across the Traffic and Transport teams.

The role offers hybrid working, focuses on value for money and strong supplier relationships, and requires experience in procurement and commercial support. The successful candidate will contribute to tenders, analyse data, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.