Procurement Officer

Job Introduction

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive person to join our Corporate Procurement Team as a Procurement Officer.

This team managers procurement activity across the whole range of city council services including Waste, Highways, IT and many others, working on projects valued at £25,000 upwards, reaching many millions for major long-term contracts.

You’ll be joining a service that adds value and takes an active lead on decisions made across the city council whilst supporting directors, partners and projects to ensure we’re giving the best value to our residents.

You’ll challenge services and processes to ensure good governance and value for money.

Main Responsibility

• Accountable for a portfolio of procurement projects from £25,000 up to FTS Threshold and above (when required) to enable the delivery of service outcomes and value for money.
• Manage procurement projects to ensure that best practise is used to maximise opportunities for efficiencies and service improvement.
• To advise and train officers in the drafting of quotation and tender documents including approaches to evaluation and the relevant approval reports.

The Ideal Candidate

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply as a minimum.
• Proven knowledge of public sector/local government procurement processes and regulations.
• Demonstrable experience in Procurement activity preferably public sector.
• Demonstrable experience of manipulation of financial and other data within an excel environment to evaluate tenders and performance.
• Ability to think and act strategically within a corporate structure.
• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to working as part of a team to deliver strategic objectives.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering own work and meeting agreed work objectives, working to local frameworks and guidelines.
• Self- motivating with energy, drive and resilience under pressure.

Package Description

​We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], including:-

• Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent pension scheme widely regarded as one of the best available.
• 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cashplan.
• MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
• Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
• SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
• Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
• Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
• Childcare Subsidy.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.

[Employer hidden] is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.

Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.