Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Hybrid)

Westfield Secondary School; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to help deliver effective procurement and supply chain activities across Council services, with a focus on value for money. The role supports Housing and Repairs and Maintenance, including supplier engagement, contract documentation and performance monitoring.

The successful candidate will work with contract managers and internal teams to prepare tender documentation, monitor supplier performance and drive process

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Comfortable working within governance and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver value for money.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop tender and contract documentation.
• Support procurement timetables and monitor supplier performance.
• Assist with reporting, benchmarking and process improvement.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with Council policies and financial regulations.
• Collaborate with contract managers, operational teams and suppliers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Job description

Sheffield City Council is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to help deliver effective procurement and supply chain activities across Council services, with a focus on value for money. The role supports Housing and Repairs and Maintenance, including supplier engagement, contract documentation and performance monitoring.

The successful candidate will work with contract managers and internal teams to prepare tender documentation, monitor supplier performance and drive process