Procurement Specialist – Hybrid Work & Public Sector Impact

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Paid annual leave

Volunteer hours

Cycle to work scheme

Public transport discount card

LGPS pension

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a proactive procurement professional to support tendering activities and contract modifications. The role involves coordinating with officers across the council, ensuring compliant purchases, and maintaining procurement systems.

A focus on strong communication and numerical skills will help drive value and efficiency in a busy public sector environment. The successful candidate will contribute to environmental sustainability and social value initiatives

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Commercial experience in procurement, contract management, or finance is desirable.
• Experience in project management or business administration could be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tendering activity with support from senior procurement officers.
• Support Council officers with contract modifications.
• Respond to procurement queries from officers across the council.
• Liaise with the legal, insurance and finance teams to ensure goods and services are purchased compliantly.
• Maintain and update procurement systems.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Commercial experience

Procurement experience

Project management

Job description

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a proactive procurement professional to support tendering activities and contract modifications. The role involves coordinating with officers across the council, ensuring compliant purchases, and maintaining procurement systems.

A focus on strong communication and numerical skills will help drive value and efficiency in a busy public sector environment. The successful candidate will contribute to environmental sustainability and social value initiatives