Procurement Officer (Maternity Cover)
Location: Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working)
Contract: Temporary full‑time, 37 hours per week.
Salary: £42,500 – £47,910 per year inclusive of London weighting.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting cross‑functional teams to develop new contracts, delivering clear service improvements and real cash savings.
* Advising commissioners on procurement and contract management issues.
* Delivery of above threshold and strategic procurements.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contract standing orders.
* Promoting self‑service procurement through training, coaching and use of e‑procurement.
* Having an advanced understanding and experience in utilising e‑tendering systems to maximise its functionality and use.
Qualifications and experience:
• Degree or equivalent qualification; enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering excellence.
Benefits:
* 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work‑life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits (Terms and Conditions apply).
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Equal opportunities:
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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