Procurement Support Officer

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Crewe seeks a Procurement Support Officer to assist in sourcing and supplier management. The role entails providing value for money, enabling services, and delivering social value while adhering to council policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, IT skills, and some experience in procurement. Flexible working options are available, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pending pay award

Hybrid working options

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on Virgin Media, O2, and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Experience in an office environment supporting procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to meet service demands.
• Adherence to Council policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement practices across various areas such as ICT, HR, and Consultancy.
• Guide service leads through procurement processes.
• Handle various administrative tasks such as statutory reporting and FOI requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in procurement processes

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

High level of IT skills

Relationship management

Education

CIPS Level 4 (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft packages

Unit 4 ERP

E-tendering portals

Databases

Job description

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Provide support to the Procurement Team with professional sourcing, purchasing, contract, and supplier management functions for a wide range of goods and services, meeting the principles of the Corporate Procurement Strategy and enabling the most effective use of the Council’s resources while meeting the Client’s needs.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe

Job Category

Corporate, Procurement

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 5

Salary

Min £25,584 per annum, Max £27,269 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

22/08/2025

Ref No

E3173

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About Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we offer a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture that provides shared purpose, effective leadership, valued people, and success as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our communities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Procurement Team for 37 hours per week. The Procurement team provides support and enables services across the council to ensure that contracts and arrangements provide value for money, achieve corporate and commissioning objectives, and deliver social value.

Reporting to the Category Manager (Corporate), you will assist in procurement practices across various areas such as ICT, HR, and Consultancy, working across all categories within our team of Corporate, Place, and People.

The role requires attention to detail, initiative, interpersonal skills, data analysis, and ICT skills including Microsoft packages and purchasing systems like Unit 4 ERP, e-tendering portals, and databases. You will work closely with service leads, guiding them through procurement processes, supporting administration of expenditure panels and procurement boards, and handling various administrative tasks such as statutory reporting, agenda and minute preparation, and FOI requests.

About You

• Good attention to detail
• Experience in an office environment supporting procurement processes
• Procurement experience or working towards CIPS level 4 is advantageous
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to meet service demands
• Excellent relationship management skills
• High level of IT skills
• Adherence to Council policies and procedures

What We Offer

• Hybrid working with flexible options including remote work and regular office attendance
• Competitive salary with pending pay award
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years
• Flexible working hours and arrangement options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on Virgin Media, O2, gym memberships, and more

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