Fleet Procurement Officer

You will support the delivery of a professional, customer-focused service for the procurement of goods, services and works for the Council's, Transport Services and the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) delivering Value for Money for the Council and its partners.

To work with category managers in the Corporate Procurement team and support them in gaining a full understanding and control of all third party spend associated in their categories, ensuring a planned, proactive approach is maintained to improve procurement activity within these categories of spend across the Council.

What I might be doing?

Assisting in the contract management & procurement of goods and services supply contracts to the Council in respect of the provision and operation of the Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Fleet and its Passenger Services i.e. home to school transport.

Contract portfolio of Service & Supply Contracts - Annual Turnover Circa £ 10 Million.

Undertaking development work and tendering for service and corporate contracts, establish appropriate processes for acquiring goods, services and works and manage contracts let.

Possess level 4 qualifications (HNC, Higher Apprenticeship or equivalent), Currently working or willing to train to meet the requirements of CIPS level 2 & 3. Category B Drivers Licence.

Able to demonstrate a practical understanding of procurement processes. Highly developed IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Power point, Visio and SharePoint.

Demonstrable knowledge of automotive engineering and involvement in projects and experience of project management and delivering to set deadlines.

Want to Know More?

Are you interested in working for one of the best Transport Services Team's in the country and national award winners. And joining us at a very exciting time as we move to our new fleet maintenance and management facility in Featherstone.

Why Wakefield Council?

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.

37 hours per week.
Generous annual leave/bank holiday entitlement

Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that a resilient Team needs a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.

Access to a range of employee support products.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.