Overview
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North Northamptonshire Council are looking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join our procurement team, working in the People Services Category. The candidates appointed to the role will be an essential part of the team delivering procurement activity on behalf of the Council. The successful candidate will report to a Procurement Manager and will benefit from being a part of an experienced and knowledgeable team. The role will be based initially from Cedar Drive, Thrapston and then Haylock House, Kettering. If you wish to have an informal discussion please call Susan Trowers 07787273745.
Responsibilities
* The remit of the Procurement Team is to develop the Council-wide procurement policy and strategy and provide professional expertise and support to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement of goods, works and services for North Northamptonshire Council and The Northamptonshire Childrens Trust.
* The Team provides expert advice and support service to all front-line departments in addition to letting and managing a range of corporate contracts on behalf of all departments.
* The Procurement remit is to transform the way the Council and the Trust procures goods and services and to develop innovative procurement strategies and e-procurement solutions that will enable more efficient processes, improved service specific contracts and a suite of common corporate contracts.
About You
* Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including those in senior roles.
* Computer literate to intermediate level in Word, Excel, MS Project (planner) and PowerPoint with knowledge of procurement electronic systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
* Ability to liaise with stakeholders both internal and external, Procurement clients, customers and 3rd parties.
* Evidence of being able to provide professional advice, support and guidance.
* Enthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* A pension scheme with significant employer contributions, life cover and ill-health protection
* Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to support a healthy work-life balance
About Us
Our Values and Behaviours define how we interact with customers, colleagues and deliver services: Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, Trustworthy. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024, supporting the Armed Forces community and working towards Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk).
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