Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Further InformationSenior Procurement Specialist (x2)This vacancy is being advertising internally in the first instance to employees and agency workers of Northumberland County Council. Where it is not possible to appoint from the existing workforce, the vacancy may subsequently be released to external candidates.Please note that employees working within a school are not considered as internal applicants. If you apply for this position and are not an internal applicant by this description your application will not be processed. The Service: Providing strategic procurement for Northumberland County Council; the aim is to provide a sustainable and cost-effective procurement service which helps drive economic benefits and service quality for all stakeholder organisations.The RoleThe Contracting function comprises two teams; one for Construction and the other for Social Care & Professional Services and IT. There is one role available within Construction and the other within IT. The team is well-established and has positive relationshipsacross the Council. We operate in an agile environment meaning that the successful applicants can be flexible in their work location. The central procurement office sits in County Hall, Morpeth but there are a range of other working sites available acrossNorthumberland, with the role offered with a mix of office and home-working.The team has a commitment to work-life balance and Senior Managers who understand the importance of flexibility. The role could present a progression opportunity for an internal candidate. About the Role The post-holder will be responsible for the deliveryof a defined number of procurement projects within the relevant category. We have an excellent record of developing our staff with varied experience and therefore applicants from other sectors are also welcomed. Further details can be found in the job descriptionlinked above. One thing that the successful applicants will have in common is the ability to draw on a well-developed set of procurement skills and commercial business acumen, working with a range of different stakeholders to provide an excellent service.We are keen to promote staff progression and to recognise achievement and the Council offers a range of recognition programmes accordingly. Those joining the Procurement Service will have a unique opportunity to make a real contribution to shape the futuredirection of this dynamic and progressive service. Successful applicants will be proactive and enjoy being challenged by new areas and activities; demonstrating a high level of attention to detail, they will also possess excellent communication and team workingskills. Key Benefits: - A competitive salary of £43,570 - £47,665 per annum (Band 10) - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision, salary sacrifice schemes including holidays, lease cars, cycle to work and childcare vouchers. - Flexible working arrangements, including a generous flexi-schemeFor further information about these vacancies, please contact:Chris Baty, Procurement Business Partner (Construction): .uk Adam Smith, Procurement Business Partner (IT): .uk If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attendan interview please email .uk