Procurement Officer - West Yorkshire

senploy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bradford seeks a Procurement Officer to join their Strategic Procurement Team. The role offers an opportunity to impact Council development positively in a vibrant city. Key responsibilities include supporting high-quality procurement projects, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, and guiding the effective use of the Council’s electronic tendering platform. Applicants must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in procurement practices to be considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to meet the special knowledge, experience, and qualifications required for the role.
• Experience in delivering high-quality procurement and e-procurement.
• Understanding of UK legislation relating to contracting and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support high-quality procurement and e-procurement.
• Undertake low to medium value procurement projects.
• Provide guidance on the Council’s electronic tendering platform.

Job description

Overview

The Strategic Procurement Team focuses on contracts, analysing data, ensuring compliance, and procuring value for money goods, services & works for the entire Council. This includes, but is not limited to, Social Care, Corporate Resources, Facilities, Transport, Highways & the Built Environment.

Role

Our client is looking for a Procurement Officer to join a dedicated team in Strategic Procurement. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse city and play an active role in future Council development.

Candidate Requirements

As a candidate you will be expected to demonstrate your ability to meet the special knowledge, experience and qualifications required for the role by providing evidence in the application form for the purpose of shortlisting.

To support and deliver work within the remit of the Procurement Services, Strategic Procurement Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support high quality procurement, e‑procurement and category management so that the Council spends its money wisely achieving value for money, social value and legislative compliance.
• Successfully undertake low to medium value or complexity procurement projects and support the delivery of high value or complex procurements.
• Provide a focal point for guidance to ensure consistent and growth in the use of the Council’s electronic tendering platform.
• Ensure effective, efficient and compliant business processes are adopted and followed by Council service areas involved in the procurement of goods, works or services.
• Assist departments and service areas to meet their statutory, corporate and departmental obligations according to national policy/guidance and local policy and priorities, including all times proper compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations, Provider Selection Regime, Contracts Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and other relevant UK legislation relating to contracting and procurement.
• Undertake training and continuous personal development identified as relevant to the post.