Senior Procurement Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking two Senior Procurement Officers to join the IT and Corporate category. The roles offer an opportunity to influence procurement practice, support digital transformation priorities and work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment across multiple strategic areas.

This hybrid role requires office presence in Huddersfield at least one day per week, with potential extra attendance. Interviews are planned for 20 and 21 October in Huddersfield town centre.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.
• Familiar with electronic procurement systems used by Kirklees Council.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activity across IT and Corporate category to enable digital transformation.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-driven procurement outcomes.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (or equivalent)

Tools

Electronic procurement systems

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced procurement team at an exciting and important time as we support the Council’s digital transformation priorities and continue to develop excellent procurement practice. We are recruiting to two Senior Procurement Officer roles within the IT and Corporate category, offering excellent development opportunities for individuals who are keen to build their experience, confidence and capability in public sector procurement.

About the Role

You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of forward-thinking, flexible, creative, commercial and collaborative procurement activity, helping the team to exemplify excellent procurement practice. If you are ambitious, motivated and interested in developing your public sector procurement career, then we would love to hear from you.

The Councils procurement team is aligned to the following strategic areas;

• Adults, Public Health & Children's
• Corporate & IT
• Construction, Infrastructure and Highways
• FM, Environment and Transport

The two Senior Procurement Officer roles will be aligned to the IT and Corporate category. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to work across a varied and high-profile category, supporting procurements that enable key Council services and digital transformation priorities. We are looking for candidates with experience or a strong interest in public sector procurement who can bring enthusiasm, sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to developing their knowledge of public sector procurement.

There may also be opportunities to support or move into other category areas, depending on service need and future team requirements.

About You

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate

• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.
• An awareness of electronic procurement processes currently utilised by Kirklees Council.
• An awareness of considering social value principles in procurement.
• Experience of managing relationships and communication on all levels.
• Ability to analyse, record and present financial information.
• A willingness to work towards achieving the Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, or equivalent.

Join our procurement team to help shape innovative, value-driven procurement activity that supports the Council’s digital transformation journey and makes a real difference to the services our communities rely on.

This is a hybrid working role, with office working required in Huddersfield for a minimum of one day each week, as well as occasional additional attendance based on the needs of the service.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 20 and 21 October in Huddersfield town centre.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities.

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

Closing date

04 October 2026, 11:55 PM