Procurement Officer

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Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Procurement Officer to support procurement activities and implement legislation for a fixed term of 2 years. The candidate should have a minimum of 12 months' experience in a purchasing organization and a good understanding of UK public procurement regulations. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a salary range of £35,412 - £38,220, including excellent benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a large purchasing organisation.
• Full UK Category B driving licence.
• Actively studying towards the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply examinations.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on procurement procedures for important projects.
• Implement new procurement legislation across the Council.
• Advocate local and national policies and initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Public Contract Regulations

Procurement procedures

Good communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs Grade C or equivalent

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Job description

We are recruiting a Procurement Officerat Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years Location: Office based / Home working / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Procurement and Information Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £35,412 - £38,220 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Under the general direction of the Commercial Lead Procurement & Collaboration and relevant Principal Procurement Officer, the post holder will be responsible for: Supporting and advising on procurement procedures with several important and high-profile projects aligned to the Council’s forward work programme.

Implementation of the new procurement legislation across the Council.

Implementing the Council’s standing orders for contracts, procurement strategy, corporate objectives and advocating local & national policies & initiatives.

Supporting the Transformation Programme (Team Caerphilly). For the role, we ask that you have: 5 GCSEs Grade A

• C or qualifications set at a similar level on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.

A Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or actively studying towards the institute’s examinations.

Good working knowledge of the UK Public Contract Regulations.

Minimum of 12 months experience in a large purchasing organisation.

Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit Council offices which are not on bus routes to attend meetings and support service areas.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig Taylor on 01443 864826 or email tayloc6caerphilly.gov.uk.

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