Procurement Support officer

Tewkesbury Borough Council; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 34,434 - 38,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days annual leave + bankhols

Agile working arrangements

Free parking near office

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career progression potential

20% leisure centre discount

Job summary

Tewkesbury Borough Council is seeking a Procurement Support Officer to help drive value for money and ensure compliance across the procurement lifecycle. You will work closely with service managers, project teams and suppliers to deliver effective procurement outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, the role covers tendering, contract management, and activities arising from service transformation and Local Government Reorganisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, commissioning, purchasing or contract management.
• Solid understanding of public sector procurement principles and practices.
• Experience supporting tendering and quotation processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement exercises from quotation stage through to tender award.
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to service managers and project teams.
• Assist with preparation of tender documentation, evaluation processes and contract award reports.
• Maintain contract registers and procurement records.
• Support compliance with the Procurement Act and related regulations.
• Assist with supplier engagement and market testing activities.
• Monitor procurement performance and identify opportunities for efficiencies and savings.
• Contribute to procurement projects linked to Local Government Reorganisation and service transformation.

Skills

Procurement

Public sector procurement

Tendering & quotations

Organisation & prioritisation

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office & procurement systems

Education

Level 4 procurement qualification (CIPS) or equivalent

GCSE English & Mathematics

Job description

About The Role

Grade F £34,434- £38,220 (pro rata) per annum subject to pay evaluation

37 hours per week

Temporary fixed term for 18 months.

Help Shape the Future of Local Government

Tewkesbury Borough Council is embarking on an exciting period of change as Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) progresses across Gloucestershire. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Procurement Support Officer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the Council through this transformational journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working collaboratively, providing practical advice, and ensuring procurement activities deliver value for money, transparency, and compliance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, you will support procurement and contract management activities across a wide range of services and projects. You will work closely with procurement officer, Head of service, council officers and suppliers to ensure procurement exercises are undertaken efficiently and in line with legislation, Council contract procedure rules and best practice.

The role will be instrumental in supporting procurement requirements arising from service transformation, organisational change, and the transition towards new local government arrangements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting procurement exercises from quotation stage through to tender award.
• Providing procurement advice and guidance to service managers and project teams.
• Assisting with the preparation of tender documentation, evaluation processes, and contract award reports.
• Maintaining contract registers and procurement records.
• Supporting compliance with the Procurement Act and associated regulations.
• Assisting with supplier engagement and market testing activities.
• Monitoring procurement performance and identifying opportunities for efficiencies and savings.
• Contributing to procurement projects associated with Local Government Reorganisation and service transformation.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within a procurement, commissioning, purchasing, or contract management environment.
• Good understanding of public sector procurement principles and practices.
• Experience of supporting tendering and quotation processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards achieving this.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Experience of working within local government or the wider public sector.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations.
• Experience of e-procurement systems and contract management processes.
• Working towards or holding MCIPS status.

For an informal discussion contact Andy Noble Head of Asset management on 01684 272031 email. [e-mail]

Closing date 30 August 2026.

Proposed interviews week commencing 7 September.

About Us

In return we offer:

• Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.Tewkesbury Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know.