Procurement Officer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Procurement Officer, where your expertise in procurement and contract management will play a crucial role in driving effective procurement practices. This position offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid working options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You will be involved in the entire procurement cycle, from planning to contract award, and contribute to a vibrant economy by supporting diverse and talented teams. With generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and agile working, this role is perfect for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Agile Working

Generous Leave Entitlements

Access to Discounts through Vivup

Qualifications

• Experience in the entire procurement cycle from planning to contract award.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement documentation and support evaluation processes.
• Call off from central government and external frameworks.

Skills

Contract Management

Compliance

Data Analysis

Category Management

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

In-Tend e-tendering platform

Job description

Procurement Officer

3 Vacancies (2 permanent posts and 1 fixed-term 3-year post)
37 hours per week, hybrid working

Are you a dynamic problem solver and motivated self-starter? Do you have experience in contract management, compliance, data analysis, category management, supply chain management, or procurement? If so, we would like to hear from you.

As a Procurement Officer, you will report to either the Procurement Lead for Communities & Resources (covering Property, Highways, Transport, and Waste) or the Procurement Lead for People (covering adult and children's social care, education, and public health). You will be involved in the entire procurement cycle, from planning to contract award, including preparing procurement documentation and supporting evaluation processes.

You will also be responsible for calling off from central government and external frameworks, publishing tenders via the Council's e-tendering platform (In-Tend), and working with stakeholders to embed effective procurement practices.

Additionally, you will support the wider authority by responding to internal and external queries, analyzing data, and generating reports.

For more information, please see:

• Candidate Pack
• Job Description and Person Specification

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision. Could you be one of them?

We are committed to a vibrant economy supported by the right jobs, training, skills, and infrastructure. Our vision is for Warwickshire County Council to be a great place to work, where diverse and talented people can thrive.

We offer a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of around 19%, along with benefits like agile working, generous leave entitlements, and access to discounts through Vivup. To learn more, visit the Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

We recommend submitting your application promptly as we will begin shortlisting and assessments during the advert's posting period. Check your email or applicant portal for updates.

If applying on a secondment basis, ensure you have your line manager's permission.

For inquiries about the role, contact Mark Baker at [e-mail].

Closing date: midnight, Thursday 22nd May 2025

If you require alternative formats, languages, or adjustments during the application process or upon appointment, contact [e-mail].

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to address workforce underrepresentation. More information can be found on our website.