Sourcing Practitioner

Birmingham City Council; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is hiring six Sourcing Practitioners to join our newly established Sourcing Team in Birmingham. This permanent role offers 36.5 hours per week, a Grade C- salary of £35,412–£44,075, and hybrid working arrangements.

You will help develop sourcing strategies, support tendering activity, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver value for money and ethical procurement for one of the UK’s largest local authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing or commercial activities in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering and contract administration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide clear guidance.
• Experience using procurement systems and technology to support delivery.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and present data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of sourcing strategies that meet organisational needs and deliver value for money.
• Assist with procurement and tendering activities, ensuring governance compliance and best practice.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance throughout the procurement process.
• Collect and analyse supplier and procurement data to support contract performance and risk management.
• Manage procurement enquiries and contribute to guidance, toolkits, handbooks and communications for colleagues and suppliers.
• Support the effective use of procurement systems and technology to improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate procurement records to support governance and audits.

Skills

Procurement processes

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

CIPS Level 4 Diploma

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Details

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Help deliver procurement that creates value for Birmingham

Are you looking to develop your procurement career while making a real difference to one of the UK's largest local authorities? Birmingham City Council is recruiting six Sourcing Practitioners to join our newly established Sourcing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of strategic sourcing and procurement activity that ensures public money is spent wisely, ethically and effectively. Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you'll help develop sourcing strategies, support tendering activity and build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver value for money and excellent public services.

About The Role

• Supporting the development and delivery of sourcing strategies that meet organisational needs and deliver value for money.
• Assisting with procurement and tendering activities, ensuring compliance with governance requirements and procurement best practice.
• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance and support throughout the procurement process.
• Collecting and analysing supplier and procurement data to support contract performance, risk management and informed decision-making.
• Managing procurement enquiries and contributing to guidance, toolkits, handbooks and communications for colleagues and suppliers.
• Supporting the effective use of procurement systems and technology to improve efficiency and accessibility.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation to support governance, audit and assurance requirements.

About You

• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing or commercial activities within a structured or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering and contract administration, with an understanding of value for money principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and guidance.
• Experience using procurement systems and technology to support procurement delivery.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and present data clearly to support decision-making.
• An understanding of procurement governance, controls and ethical procurement practices.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, with a willingness to work towards a Level 4 CIPS Diploma.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to work on a wide range of procurement projects that directly benefit Birmingham's residents and communities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with experienced procurement professionals.
• Ongoing learning and development, including support towards professional procurement qualifications.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
• A rewarding career where you'll help shape ethical, innovative and value-driven procurement across one of Europe's largest local authorities.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.