Senior Procurement Officer

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 25.5 days rising to 30.5

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Staff discount scheme

Employee networks

Green Car Scheme

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is building a forward‑thinking procurement function that adds real value to stakeholders. You will lead compliant procurement and commercial projects across a diverse portfolio and develop strategies that deliver value for money and sustainability across public services.

Working in a collaborative team, you’ll engage with internal teams and suppliers, shape requirements, provide commercial advice, and ensure governance, audit readiness and contract management

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering compliant procurement and commercial projects across a diverse portfolio of goods, services and works.
• Producing clear procurement documentation that delivers value for money and supports successful outcomes.
• Developing commercial strategies and driving continuous improvement.
• Engaging with stakeholders, suppliers and the wider market to shape requirements and opportunities.
• Providing commercial advice and support to governance reports and business cases.
• Ensuring procurement activities align with legislation, governance and audit readiness.
• Supporting supplier relationship management and performance improvement.
• Championing sustainability, climate objectives and social value throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Job description

We are building a procurement team that is forward-thinking, collaborative and confident in driving change. Our vision is to create a function that is not just about compliance, but about adding real value to our stakeholders. We want to be known for solving problems creatively, influencing outcomes and delivering smarter, more sustainable solutions for the communities we serve. Over the past year, we have significantly strengthened our procurement capability, improving governance, contract management, commercial oversight and strategic planning across Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service. Procurement is increasingly involved at the earliest stages of planning and decision-making, providing commercial advice, governance support and assurance across a growing portfolio of activity. This is an exciting time to join a team that is becoming an increasingly important part of organisational success. We've recruited some fantastic people and built a strong foundation, but we're now looking for one final piece of the puzzle. We're looking for someone who wants to help shape the future of procurement, challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively to deliver better outcomes. Whether you're leading a complex ICT procurement, delivering a new digital system, sourcing specialist training services or developing commercial strategies, you'll be part of a team that's empowered to make a difference. We're investing in our people, our processes and our partnerships. We believe great procurement is about more than buying well. It's about building trust, driving innovation and delivering public value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and delivering compliant procurement and commercial projects across a diverse portfolio of goods, services and works.
• Producing clear, robust procurement documentation that delivers value for money and supports successful procurement outcomes.
• Developing commercial strategies and driving continuous improvement.
• Proactively engaging with stakeholders, suppliers and the wider market to shape requirements, identify emerging opportunities and encourage innovative solutions that align with organisational objectives.
• Providing commercial advice and support to stakeholders, contributing to governance reports, business cases and strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring procurement activities align with legislative requirements, governance frameworks and best practice and are audit ready.
• Supporting supplier relationship management and performance improvement activities to maximise value and drive continuous improvement.
• Championing sustainability, climate objectives and social value throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Building strong relationships across the directorate, council and with external partners.
• Strong technical expertise and a proven track record in public sector procurement and contract management.
• Experience using procurement and contract management systems and leveraging data for decision-making.
• Experience leading complex procurement projects and providing commercial advice to stakeholders.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to build and manage strategic supplier relationships and support positive commercial outcomes throughout the contract lifecycle.
• A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships, influences outcomes, and negotiates with clarity and confidence.
• It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
• At Gloucestershire County Council, we're committed to being an employer of choice.
  • Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Access to relevant training and career progression.
  • Annual leave of 25.5 days rising to 30.5 days after 5 years employment.
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+), Young Employees Network, Black Workers Network and Neurodiversity Workers Network.
  • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply).