Remote Procurement Support Officer - Data & Suppliers

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Chelmsford seeks a Procurement Support Officer to enhance service delivery in Adult Social Care. This fixed-term position involves managing supplier queries, supporting market engagement, and conducting research. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, customer focus, and proficiency in tools like Excel. With a full-time, flexible work model, this role contributes significantly to public service transformation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for unpaid carers

Employee benefits for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Educated to 'A' Level standard and/or qualification by experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement function, manage supplier queries.
• Conduct robust research and analysis for category plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies in sourcing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Education

'A' Level standard or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

A local authority in Chelmsford seeks a Procurement Support Officer to enhance service delivery in Adult Social Care. This fixed-term position involves managing supplier queries, supporting market engagement, and conducting research. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, customer focus, and proficiency in tools like Excel. With a full-time, flexible work model, this role contributes significantly to public service transformation.