Procurement Officer – Hybrid, Career Growth Path

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave: 26 days + 5 years to 6

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing & Employee Assistance

Private health care options

EV salary sacrifice

Volunteer days

Flexible & hybrid working

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are recruiting a Procurement Officer to join our Procurement Team in Ipswich, Suffolk. The role offers progression through a career-grade pay scale and an apprenticeship route to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualifications, with an opportunity to progress to a Senior Procurement Officer.

The post is available on a full-time, part-time, or job-share basis, with a pro rata salary for part-time work and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract administration.
• Ability to work with accuracy and follow processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective business support service across procurement activities and projects.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Team, councils, and suppliers.
• Progress career path to Senior Procurement Officer via apprenticeship.

Skills

Procurement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are recruiting a Procurement Officer to join our Procurement Team in Ipswich, Suffolk. The role offers progression through a career-grade pay scale and an apprenticeship route to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualifications, with an opportunity to progress to a Senior Procurement Officer.

The post is available on a full-time, part-time, or job-share basis, with a pro rata salary for part-time work and hybrid working arrangements.