Overview
Senior Procurement Officer – Full Time (37hpw) – Permanent
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, currently a mix of office and homeworking. The team has a commitment to work-life balance and Senior Managers who understand the importance of flexibility.
About the role
The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of a defined number of procurement projects. We have an excellent record of developing our staff with varied experience and therefore applicants from other sectors are also welcomed.
One thing that the successful applicants will have in common is the ability to draw on a well-developed set of procurement skills and commercial business acumen, working with a range of different stakeholders to provide an excellent service.
We are keen to promote staff progression and to recognise achievement and the Council offers a range of recognition programmes accordingly. Those joining the Procurement Service will have a unique opportunity to make a real contribution to shape the future direction of this dynamic and progressive service.
Successful applicants will be proactive and enjoy being challenged by new areas and activities; demonstrating a high level of attention to detail, they will also possess excellent communication and team working skills. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jacqui Arkle at jacqui.arkle@northumberland.gov.uk
Benefits and information
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
Further information about working for NCC is available on the NCC website.
Why choose us?
* 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 (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please refer to the NCC website.
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes.
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 have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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