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, law, construction management, or business/project management.
The programme will offer diverse experience in all areas of the procurement service. A programme 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. The position holds great progression opportunities within the procurement department containing a progression scheme that includes assessment to allow members of the programme to demonstrate their capabilities and results in a clear route to increased responsibility and a permanent position.
Devon County Council are looking for a graduate to take up the role in the Procurement Services team.
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.
Salary: Grade D: £26,824 - £28,598), with progression to Grade E based on competencies.