Trainee Procurement Officer

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector buying organisation is seeking motivated individuals for various roles in procurement and commercial functions. The ideal candidate will have a 2:2 degree in a relevant discipline and strong analytical and communication skills, thriving in a hybrid working environment while contributing to the success of the organisation.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for learning development

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline required.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills necessary.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work within Procurement and Commercial Division, engaging with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure effective procurement processes and support for the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Time management

Education

Degree 2:2 in Business Studies/Economics/Commerce/Purchasing or relevant discipline

Job description

Organisation:Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)

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

WorkerCategory:Hybrid Worker - Normal week would be 3 days WFH and 2 days in the office

Salary:£25,998 - £27,273 per annum (grade 7)

WorkingHours:37 hours per week- with option of flexible working

ContractType:Permanent

Closing Date: 2 nd June 2025

About the role

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.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Degree 2:2 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.

What we offer:

• Flexible working opportunities and access to employee benefits portal with car lease scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 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 circumstanceswhilst 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 mayinclude 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 in the About You' section 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.

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