Procurement Officer Location: Westgate Street, GL1 2TG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £235.22 per day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities As part of the Council’s Strategic Procurement Service, you will: Provide commissioners or other clients with pragmatic and informed advice to meet or exceed customer outcomes and value for money requirements. Utilize specialist knowledge or expertise to achieve superior outcomes. Conduct market and supplier research to inform commissioning and commercial thinking. Lead or undertake discreet procurement projects and attend project/review board meetings as necessary. Assess Social Value and work to maximize it through your work. Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners, including external suppliers. Assess and manage risks associated with each activity. Stay up-to-date with relevant policy and legislative changes. Ensure compliance with all legal and Council requirements and policies. Lead or support specific tendering activities. Prepare a procurement strategy outlining your findings and recommended approach. Person Specifications The ideal candidate will have: Experience working in a procurement or commissioning environment. Ability to translate technical or commissioning needs into...