Procurement Officer — Hybrid + Apprenticeship Path

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

LGPS

Wellbeing support

Private health care

EV salary sacrifice

Volunteer days

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team. The role supports a range of procurement activities and projects across the councils, with opportunities to pursue professional qualifications through an apprenticeship.

The position is offered on a career-grade pathway, starting at grade 4 (£32,578-£37,563) with progression opportunities to Senior Procurement Officer, in a hybrid working environment near Ipswich.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to learning and personal development.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work with self-discipline, and manage time effectively to learn while in a team.
• Strong communication and written skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective business support service across procurement activities and projects.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Team, across the Councils, and with suppliers of diverse services.
• Progress through a career-grade path from Procurement Officer to Senior Procurement Officer via apprenticeship.
• Support colleagues and stakeholders to deliver procurement outcomes.

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team. The role supports a range of procurement activities and projects across the councils, with opportunities to pursue professional qualifications through an apprenticeship.

The position is offered on a career-grade pathway, starting at grade 4 (£32,578-£37,563) with progression opportunities to Senior Procurement Officer, in a hybrid working environment near Ipswich.