Senior Procurement Officer Exeter, England
Job description
Permanent
Full time 37 hours per week
Devon Procurement Services - Strategic Procurement
Joining the Strategic Procurement Service at Devon County Council, you will be part of a supportive and skilled team. Our Category Management approach links expertise and relationships, and exposure to wide ranging business disciplines. We work collaboratively alongside our client services and partners.
Devon celebrates diversity, and we promote agility and innovation through technology, flexible work practices and great teamwork.
The role: This post fits within a procurement team with a diverse portfolio spanning Infrastructure, Waste, Childrens’ Services, Adult Social Care, Public Health, ICT and Business Support. There is ability to work across boundaries but also indicate areas of interest. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to increase our team and will match the skills of the appointee, with overall service requirements.
The team’s support is steadily increasing, as increased service quality is leading to growing demand, also supporting partners.
Our recent procurement strategy is providing integral support for the Council’s activities, and we are seeing a growing demand for strategic support across the Council which this role will support.
Procurement Strategy 2021-2026 - Economy and Enterprise (devon.gov.uk)
The Council applies many different service delivery models across its operations, using a ‘right model for the right service’ approach. This includes single/multiple provider frameworks and contracts, use of small Lots, local, regional and pan-regional frameworks, joint ventures and many partnership operations.
Procurement is an important driving force in Devon County Council for identifying and realising cost efficiencies and guiding the improvement of Value for Money in the Council’s £350m annual procurement spend. Working for our organisation DCC is very rewarding, where you can make a real, positive difference in your local community. We are seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to support team capacity – an exciting opportunity for the right person with opportunities for workplan diversity and growth.
What we can offer you
Aside from the fulfilling day-to-day job, you'll benefit from our pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
You'll be living and working in one of the most beautiful parts of country with the option to work from home when suitable. There are development opportunities in this role and potential to increase your annual leave based on years of service.
Above all, you will be supported by colleagues with a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from, not just from within the Procurement team, but also from across the departments it serves.
Based at County Hall, Exeter incorporating hybrid / agile working, the site offers modern well-equipped offices, onsite café, parking and extensive grounds.
Benefits include:
- 26 days paid annual leave - as set out in our annual leave policy (rising with length of service, pro-rata as relevant), plus bank holidays.
- Incremental salary increases.
- Access to the attractive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities, including flexitime and hybrid / homeworking opportunities, to support work life balance.
- Training, learning and personal development opportunities.
- Access to the Employment Assistance Programme and Devon Discounts schemes.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with the Council’s ‘How we Work’ strategy.
We are looking for:
We seek individuals with a positive and proactive approach who can apply the strategic procurement discipline to real world practicalities. People we seek to join our team will bring strategic, lateral thinking into practical reality and will work closely with our own team, with clients and partners to help achieve the very best outcomes for the people of Devon.
Working in collaboration with colleagues across the Council and beyond, you will be highly professional, organised, bring vision and ability to forward plan and be highly motivated. You will possess relevant procurement qualifications or be part qualified and willing to complete. MCIPS qualification would be advantageous albeit not mandatory. You will recognise both the commonalities and differences between commercial and public sector procurement environments and understand public sector drivers and ethos.
You will have relevant procurement / commercial expertise and experience for the role and will bring a sound knowledge of relevant procurement legislation, case law and the ability to interpret and convey practical guidance to colleagues and partners including senior service area managers.
SPO Job description attached
Please download and complete Devon County Council’s job application form available through the online applications process.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £39,411.00-£43,493.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ004622
