Procurement Officer

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team. This position involves providing strategic procurement advice, ensuring compliance with legislation, and contributing to effective commissioning of services. Candidates should have proven public procurement experience and strong organizational skills. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension scheme, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted ferry travel

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public procurement is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Commitment to achieving Value for Money in procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic procurement advice to Council Officers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation.
• Maximise savings and better outcomes in commissioning.
• Support design and implementation of procurement strategies.

Skills

Public procurement experience

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Collaboration skills

Value for Money commitment

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are excited to share an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team within Legal Services at the Isle of Wight Council. This is a full-time, permanent position offering flexible working arrangements. The Corporate Procurement Team provides expert support across a broad spectrum of procurement activities. The successful candidate will offer strategic advice and guidance to Council Officers and ensure procurement and contract activities remain fully compliant with current legislation, covering the full end-to-end procurement process. The role is part of a friendly and dynamic team of eight and contributes to maximising savings and enhancing outcomes when spending public money in commissioning services, goods, and works within the Adult Social Care and Housing directorate.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic procurement advice and guidance to Council Officers.
• Ensure compliance with current procurement legislation across end-to-end procurement activities.
• Contribute to maximising savings and better outcomes in commissioning services, goods and works.
• Work within the Adult Social Care and Housing directorate and collaborate with client departments and project teams to deliver procurement projects on time.
• Support the design and implementation of procurement strategies tailored to specific requirements.
• Draft clear documentation and instructions for clients and suppliers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in public procurement is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and understand the legal framework governing public procurement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client departments.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with project teams and ensure timely delivery of procurement projects.
• Commitment to achieving Value for Money in procurement activities.
• Creative and adaptable approach to designing procurement strategies.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in drafting documentation for clients and suppliers.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per year plus public holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted Solent ferry travel and island bus network discount.
• Cycle to work scheme and staff parking permit scheme.
• Discounted island sports and leisure gym membership.
• National and local discounts and benefits schemes.
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 (subject to criteria).
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria).

Additional Information

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers. We actively promote workforce diversity and provide flexible working options to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are a Disability Confident employer and, where you meet the essential requirements of the role and declare yourself as disabled, you will be offered an interview.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination. This is supported by policy components including the unacceptable behaviour policy, employee code of conduct, and our values, culture and inclusivity. Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request; please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail] if you would like to receive a copy. The Council reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than stated; prompt applications are encouraged.