Our team… The procurement team are responsible for ensuring that all procurement and contract management activities (commercial arrangements) provide the very best value for money for the council. We provide professional advice, guidance and insight regarding markets, suppliers, and contractual options to help support service delivery and improvement. We are a well-respected and award-winning service with a reputation for excellence. Joining us, you will be inspired by new opportunities and the exposure and experience to develop your skills professionally. You will join a highly experienced and collaborative team and will be supported to work in a commercially minded fashion, building excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, all united in their motivation to deliver the best outcomes for our council. Role summary… You will ensure that all procurement and contract management activities provide the very best value for money for the council. Providing professional advice, guidance and insight regarding markets, suppliers, and contractual options to help support service delivery and improvement. You will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring the procurement process is efficient and aligned with North Yorkshire Council’s objectives. You will ensure compliance with the overall Category Sourcing Strategy, the Council’s Procurement and Contract Management Strategy, Procurement and Contract Procedure Rules, Financial Regulations, and UK Legislation on public procurement and contract management. Duties and responsibilities… Category Procurement Officer Grade JK · Support Senior Commercial Managers and Senior Commercial Officers in execution of category management and ongoing procurement activity. · Manage the procurement process from Market engagement to contract administration · Ensure timely and quality delivery of medium to high value procurement activities, whilst adhering to council standards and governance frameworks · Maintain accurate information on the progress of procurement projects · Apply commercial acumen to projects and challenge others where appropriate to drive value for money · Identify, manage and escalate risks · Undertake price and process benchmarking and reporting · Address supplier performance issues and risks Qualifications: · Qualified to CIPS Level 4 or be willing to complete this. Category Procurement Officer Grade L (In addition to duties listed above) · Mentor procurement & Contract Support Officers and Procurement Officers · Develop structures knowledge sharing through the internal mentoring program · Assist with onboarding new team members and sharing best practice · Deliver training on procurement and contract management processes · Represent the council at Strategic Procurement Group (SPG) regionally · Proven track record in high-value procurement and contract management · Extensive experience across multiple spending categories · Extensive knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 · Experience of mentoring and supporting colleagues in procurement What You Can Bring/ Transferrable Skills We are looking for keen and detail orientated individuals, if you have not worked in procurement, but are able to demonstrate the following transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you! Do have experience in; · Planning and organising multiple projects · Experience of working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders across both internal and external departments · Capability to work to tight timescales and to achieve targets · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to have challenging conversations as required · Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise a workload. What we Offer We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place. In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include: · a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution · salary sacrifice schemes · modern flexible working practices · learning and development packages · career advancement opportunities · employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts · green car and cycle schemes · travel loans · Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing Contact and Apply For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Vicky.Murray@northyorks.gov.uk Or, katie.longstaff@northyorks.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.