Procurement Officer - CA 05481

This is an IT support group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an exciting new opportunity within the public sector? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Procurement Officer to join our Commissioning and Procurement Service, working alongside the Service Manager - Commissioning and Procurement (Place and Resources) to deliver high-quality procurement support across the Place and Resources directorate.

The Role

As a Procurement Officer, You Will Be Responsible For

1. Providing procurement advice and support to services, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and West Berkshire Council's Contract Rules of Procedure.
2. Managing procurement processes from initial scoping and market engagement through to contract award and handover.
3. Conducting supplier market assessments and applying appropriate procurement strategies to achieve value for money and cashable savings.
4. Supporting contract management and supplier relationship management activities to drive performance and continuous improvement.
5. Maintaining accurate procurement data and producing reports for senior management and elected members.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

1. Proven experience in a procurement role, ideally within a public sector environment.
2. Sound knowledge of public procurement regulations and best practices.
3. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise colleagues at all levels.
4. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
5. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports.

This role is fixed term until 03/11/2026 – Interim support (short term organisational change)

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

1. Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
2. Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
3. Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
4. Generous Local Government pension scheme
5. Family friendly policies
6. A range of local discounts
7. Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
8. You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Wood on 01635 503832 or email [e-mail].

If you are passionate about procurement and want to make a positive impact within the public sector, apply now to join our dedicated team at West Berkshire Council.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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