Purchasing and Finance Officer (Highways Construction)

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford-Council in Salford (Highway Depot) is seeking a Purchasing & Finance Officer to join the Construction Services team. You will manage purchasing, supplier relationships, stock control and financial processes to ensure projects have materials, plant and resources needed to serve communities.

This role blends finance, procurement and operations, offering a local government salary, opportunities for development and a collaborative team focused on value for money and better services for

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or finance.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with suppliers and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, supplier relationships and stock control.
• Oversee budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Administer supplier and contract management.
• Control stock, plant and PPE.
• Support a hybrid role spanning finance, commercial and operations.

Skills

Experience in purchasing or procure

Finance experience

Commercial awareness

Organisation & detail

Supplier relationship management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join Our Construction Services Team as a Purchasing & Finance Officer

Are you a procurement or finance professional who enjoys making a real impact? In this role based at Salford's Highway Depot you'll be at the heart of a busy Construction Services team, helping to deliver projects that improve local infrastructure and services. We're looking for a Purchasing & Finance Officer to help keep our Construction Services operation running smoothly, ensuring projects have the materials, plant and resources needed to deliver for our communities.

You'll manage purchasing, supplier relationships, stock control and financial processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver value for money.

• Procurement & purchasing
• Budget monitoring & financial reporting
• Supplier & contract management
• Stock, plant & PPE control
• Hybrid of finance, commercial and operational responsibilities

This is more than a purchasing role. You'll influence spending decisions, build supplier relationships, manage budgets, support operational teams and identify smarter ways of working.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or finance
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence working with suppliers and financial systems

What you’ll get:

• Competitive local government salary and pension
• Learning and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team
• The chance to contribute to projects that benefit communities every day

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations - if applicable for the role

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