Public Sector Procurement Specialist

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join its Finance – Strategic Commissioning and Procurement team. You will support Council departments with procurement activities, ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations and Council Standing Orders.

You will provide procurement advice, support formal tender exercises and lead procurement projects, aiming to achieve value for money and improve procurement practices across the council while promoting local

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in public sector procurement.
• Familiarity with Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on procurement procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and Council Standing Orders.
• Support and manage formal tendering processes, including issuing contract notices and maintaining tender documentation.
• Lead and deliver procurement projects from start to finish.
• Identify opportunities to achieve value for money and improve procurement processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Public procurement

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join its Finance – Strategic Commissioning and Procurement team. You will support Council departments with procurement activities, ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations and Council Standing Orders.

You will provide procurement advice, support formal tender exercises and lead procurement projects, aiming to achieve value for money and improve procurement practices across the council while promoting local