Senior Sourcing Specialist

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join its Procurement team in a hybrid role based near Norwich.

You will apply strong public procurement knowledge to lead complex procurements, collaborate with service leads and ensure value for money while managing commercial risk.

Applications close by midnight Sunday 22nd November; interviews planned for the week commencing 30th November. The role offers 37 hours per week and a permanent contract.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Specialist

Department: Procurement

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Salary: £51,821 - £56,068

Hours: 37 hours per week

Permanent

Norfolk County Council spends over £1 billion each year through commercial contracts which support the delivery of vital local services and the effective operation of the Council. The Sourcing Team delivers legally compliant procurement activity, translating service requirements into robust contractual arrangements that manage commercial risk and deliver value for money.

We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our growing team as we try to meet rising demand for commercial arrangements and continually drive improvements in how we work. The right candidate will have strong working knowledge of public procurement legislation, with a depth of experience in working collaboratively with service leads to run large-scale or complex procurements in relevant categories such as infrastructure, digital services or social care. You will be a team player who is driven by finding solutions to challenging tasks and open to innovations.

It is a hybrid-role based in Norfolk County Council’s offices on the outskirts of Norwich. The historic city of Norwich boasts a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and is set in the county of Norfolk which is home to the Broads National Park, extensive coastline and plenty of open countryside. Together, this makes Norfolk an attractive place to build your career and enjoy a great quality of life.

Applications will close by midnight Sunday 22nd November, with interviews anticipated the week commencing 30th November.

For any enquiries, please reach out to [e-mail]