Procurement Officer

Gateshead Council; Dronfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Dronfield is seeking a Procurement Officer to join its Procurement Team. The role involves managing procurement for services like Construction and IT, requiring enthusiastic individuals who can analyze and monitor spending. Benefits include 28 days annual leave (rising to 32), participation in a Flexi time scheme, and health and wellbeing support. Candidates must be motivated to ensure effective contract and performance management while enjoying hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (rising to 32)

Flexi time scheme up to 26 days

Hybrid working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted leisure facilities and gym membership

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in procurement activities.
• Ability to analyze and monitor spend and ensure performance management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring a wide range of services including Construction and IT.
• Undertake procurement activities including tenders and quotations.

Job description

Procurement Officer – Gateshead Council

We're looking for a Procurement Officer to join our Procurement Team responsible for procuring a wide range of services including Construction, Facilities Management, Social Care, Professional Services and IT. We need enthusiastic and motivated people to undertake procurement activities including tenders and quotations, analysing and monitoring spend, and ensuring contract and performance management is maintained.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year rising to 32 days.
• Opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme up to 26 flexi days per year.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Robust Workforce Development offer and learning opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support and cycle‑to‑work scheme. Discounted leisure facilities and gym membership.

About Gateshead Council

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We value every employee, encourage innovative thinking and provide high quality service to our customers.

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