Senior Procurement Officer - Procurement Officer - Trainee Procurement Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation is seeking motivated individuals for various procurement roles, including Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement Officer, and Trainee Procurement Officer. These positions offer a hybrid working model, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional development. Successful candidates will contribute to effective procurement processes, ensuring value for money and innovation in service delivery. The roles are ideal for those committed to public service and looking to make a significant impact in the procurement field.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

25-28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for learning development

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or commitment to work towards achieving.
• Significant experience in a procurement environment.
• Proven track record in managing procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and managing procurement processes.
• Researching and maintaining knowledge on specific markets.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business Studies/Economics/Commerce/Purchasing

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Procurement Officer - Procurement Officer - Trainee Procurement Officer

Organisation: Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)

Work Location: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker - 2 days required in the office

Salary: Leicester, LE19 1ES

Working Hours: 37 hours per week- with option of flexible working

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 15th June 2025

ESPO is a highly successful public sector owned professional buying organisation (also known as a PBO). Originally established in 1981, ESPO has grown into a well-known and highly respected million-pound organisation providing professional cost effective procurement and supply services to all of our customers. We are owned and governed by a consortium of six local authority members based in the East Midlands, with Leicestershire County Council acting as the employer.

If you're looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity, ESPO is seeking to appoint highly motivated individuals to work at various levels within our Procurement and Commercial Division.

Senior procurement officer -£38,700- £41,373

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or commitment to work towards achieving.
• Significant or varied experience of working in a procurement environment in a medium/large complex organisation
• Proven track record in conducting or managing procurement processes, playing a lead role to ensure the process best meets objectives whilst seeking innovation, and delivering savings and value for money

Procurement officer -£34,350- £37,950

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or commitment to work towards achieving.
• Range of experience in purchasing and supply procedures and processes, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation techniques etc
• Experience of researching, developing and maintaining knowledge on a specific market(s)/category of spend

Trainee procurement officer -£25,998-£27,273

• Degree in Business Studies/Economics/ Commerce/Purchasing or relevant discipline
• Ability to communicate with customers, suppliers and colleagues via email, in writing and at meetings
• Strong analytical and numerical skills and a strong attention to detail
• Manages time effectively to ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met

We'd also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please ensure as part of your personal statement you state which job role you are most interested in applying for.

What we offer:

• Flexible working opportunities and access to employee benefits portal with car lease scheme.
• 25-28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30-32 after 5 years' service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Opportunities for learning development, including CIPS or CIM
• Great office location next to Fosse Park, with free on-site parking and easy access to M1 and M69.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of ESPO. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Kapil Rajput

Email: [e-mail]

How to Apply

ESPO is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our customers. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the customers we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About Us

About ESPO

We're a unique organisation, owned by the public sector and sharing their values and ethos, but operating with a commercial edge. As a specialist procurement body, we pride ourselves on establishing procurement solutions that save money for the public sector. View our prospectus to find out more.

We have modern, open-plan offices with excellent transport links and a friendly workplace environment. We offer flexible working, a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, training (including professional CIPS qualification) and opportunities to develop your career.

ESPO is supported by wide range of roles across many different disciplines including sales, marketing, IT, procurement, finance, operations (warehouse management and transport planning) and customer services. So whether you are interested in a public-facing role or playing your part behind the scenes, ESPO could be the place for you.

To learn more about working for ESPO please visit www.espo.org.