Procurement Officer

Summary: The role of Category Officer involves managing procurement and contracts within the Children’s Services sector of a Council in the South Midlands. This is a full-time, 5-month temporary position with a hybrid working model requiring office presence once a month. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in Children’s Services and will be responsible for supporting procurement decision-making and maintaining effective relationships across the Council. The position is set to commence in May and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking full delivery of key procurement and contracts management within Children’s Services.
• Supporting effective decision making in relation to the procurement of goods and services.
• Building effective working relationships, relating to level 2 category spend across the Council.
• Working with Commissioners and Officers across the Council to deliver procurement and contract management activities specific to level 2 spend.
• Using eTendering systems and procurement planning system to ensure procurement pipeline, tender management, and contracts records are effectively up-to-date.

Key Skills:

• Experience in Children’s Services category.
• MCIPS level 4 is desired.
• Strong procurement and contract management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in using eTendering and procurement planning systems.

Salary (Rate): £27.96

City: West Midlands

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other