Procurement Officer - e-Procurement Systems and Information
37 Hours per week
£32,062 - £36,363 per annum
Fixed term for 9 months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months, to cover maternity leave.
What will you be doing?
* Managing the council’s e‑procurement and information systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivery of efficient e‑procurement processes.
* Providing specialist accurate advice and guidance to council officers, elected members and partner organisations.
* Working with internal departments to maintain the corporate contracts register and publishing the register quarterly to the council’s website in accordance with transparency requirements.
* Assisting with procurement spend analysis, ensuring spend activity is compliant with relevant procurement regulations and contract procedure rules.
* Ensuring the content of the procurement intranet and webpages is up to date, and that all information regarding e‑procurement systems such as the e‑tendering system is accurate and easy to understand.
* Developing and delivering training on procurement and system‑related matters to all parts of the council as may be required.
* Maintaining records of information such as FOI requests, contract variations, extensions and exemptions to assist with reporting requirements and compliance monitoring.
About You
* Good understanding of e‑tendering and e‑procurement systems with excellent ICT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Clear understanding of government procurement regulations and knowledge of the latest purchasing techniques and legislative changes.
* Ability to analyse and assimilate information, producing appropriate reports to inform performance management and procurement strategies.
* Excellent numerical, written and oral communication skills with particular ability to explain complex processes and procedures and to write effective, clear and concise reports.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with teams across the organisation.
* Relevant professional or equivalent degree level qualification and commitment to undertaking relevant procurement and system‑related training.
We Offer
* Competitive salary £32,062 – £36,363 per annum.
* Signed enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Annual leave: 31 days pro‑rata plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 10 additional days per annum.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cashback and discounts.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
* Support for candidates who indicate a disability – part of the Disability Confident scheme.
* Support for candidates who indicate they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
* Support for candidates who are Herefordshire care leavers – part of the commitment to support young people leaving care.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, with potential Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
#J-18808-Ljbffr