Procurement Officer

Job Information

Applications are invited for the position of Procurement Officer in the Procurement Service.

The service-

Providing strategic procurement for Northumberland County Council, the Procurement Service aims to provide a sustainable and cost-effective procurement service which helps drive economic benefits and service quality for all stakeholders.

The role-

The role sits within a Contracting Team which is well-established and has positive relationships across the Council.

We operate in an agile environment meaning that the successful applicants can be flexible in their work location.

The central procurement office sits in County Hall, Morpeth but there are a range of other working sites available across Northumberland and a mix of office and homeworking is also offered.

The team has a commitment to work-life balance and Senior Managers who understand the importance of flexibility.

Requirements-

Reporting into the Strategic Category Manager, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for the delivery of and supporting a defined number of procurement projects.

This role is designed for an individual who wants to move from traditional, transactional, low risk procurement roles to more specialist higher value procurement activity. The successful applicant will demonstrate a workable knowledge of public sector procurement and commercial business acumen, ideally developed from previous experience working in the public sector.

Those joining the Procurement Service will have a unique opportunity to make a real contribution in supporting the ongoing development of this successful service. Successful applicants will be proactive and have a desire to learn new skills; they will also possess good communication and team working skills.

Why choose us?

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.

For further information about NCC, please visit our website.

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

· 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

· Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).

· Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.

· Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours.

· Car leasing scheme.

Further information-

Closing date: Wednesday 24th April 2024.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.