Procurement Development Programme Graduate - Ref 6532

Fixed Term 3 Years

This role is for a Graduate who wishes to secure post in our Procurement Graduate Development Programme. The post is in Devon Procurement Services as part of a successful corporate facilitator delivering a significant programme of procurement/acquisitions, which contributes directly to Devon County Council’s value for money challenge and corporate delivery imperatives. 

You will be qualified to at least HND or Degree level and ideally have training &/or knowledge &/or experience in one or more of the following -- procurement, contract management or business management.

The programme will offer diverse experience in all areas of the procurement service. A program of coaching and mentoring will be provided to the successful candidate. In addition, there will be a formal mutually agreed training Development Programme which will include training to at least a Level 4 qualification with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

You will support a breadth of elements in the procurement delivery plan and contribute a broad range of procurement activity in parallel with developing skills and expertise.
For an informal discussion, please contact Abigail Muzvimwe at abigail.muzvimwe@devon.gov.uk or 01392 380453.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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