Procurement Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is hiring a Procurement Officer to lead the procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and support to service areas while ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations. A broad range of benefits is offered, including flexible working and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in developing Capital & Revenue contracts.
• Skilled in managing procurement processes.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Procurement of goods and services.
• Provide professional advice on contract evaluation and supplier performance.
• Support various service areas across councils.

Skills

Contract Procurement

Data Analysis

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

Maths and English level 2 or equivalent

CIPS qualification (or studying)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

PDF software

Job description

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

The Council are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer to work with and take strategic direction from Senior Management and Service Leaders. In addition to providing support to Service Areas across NBBC the role also provides support to Rugby Borough Council and NABCEL (a subsidiary of NBBC)

Key Requirements:

To lead on the Procurement of goods, services in accordance with the Contract Procedure Rules and Public Procurement Regulations and ensure excellence in services to customers, both internal and external.

To offer and provide professional, contractual and specialist knowledge and advice on contract specification, evaluation maintenance and supplier performance under the contract.

You must have the following experience:

• Proven track record of developing Capital & Revenue contracts and associated procedures.
• Analysis and interpretation of financial and statistical data to report on trends.
• Management of Procurement processes and procedures.
• dealing with customers/suppliers in person and/or over the phone
• Use of Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel as well as PDF software, practical knowledge of computer applications & ICT
• Good literacy and numeracy with a keen eye for detail.

You must have the following qualifications:

• Maths and English level 2 or equivalent.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualified/studying or willingto obtain.

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance and childcare vouchers.

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Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CV's and do not keep CV's on file unless part of an application.

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