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Procurement and Commissioning Assistant, Preston
Client: Coventry City Council
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 098767968d9a
Job Views: 3
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description:
What is the job role?
Working to the Procurement Systems and Contracts Manager, you will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of the Council’s strategy by providing advice, information, and support on procurement and commissioning matters to procurement colleagues, procurement practitioners, and service managers.
The role of the Procurement and Commissioning Assistants includes:
* Managing procurement systems such as Business World (formerly Agresso) and Lloyds Purchase Cards
* Being the source of expertise on procurement systems and processes
* Developing, implementing, and improving electronic procurement systems
* Monitoring, controlling, and ensuring compliance of procurement processes
* Developing and monitoring legislation and procurement policies, reporting on exceptions and risks
* Training staff and disseminating best practices to maximize procurement effectiveness
* Supporting governance through report preparation and analysis for procurement boards and panels
* Publishing transparency information on the Council's website
Who are we looking for?
Motivated applicants who enjoy working in a flexible, dedicated team, with excellent analytical skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
For application support, please visit our accessibility page for assistance.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups, including:
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
* Individuals currently in or previously in care
* Persons with disabilities or long-term health conditions
See the attached 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document for full details. Applications suspected of AI completion without justification will be rejected. Interviews will be held on 23 & 24 July.
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, bringing communities together to drive social change.
We are vibrant, diverse, and committed to excellence. Our staff come from various backgrounds, and we aim to recruit and develop talented people dedicated to serving our communities.
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