Procurement Officer

To take a role in driving the work of the procurement function in support of the Category Manager and Lead Procurement Officer. Working with clients and suppliers to deliver a customer-focused procurement service, including provision of expertise and guidance on procurement and related issues in support of the Corporate Commercial/Procurement Strategy. To lead the procurement of contracts within a sub-category, worth an estimated £5-15m per annum, in line with Departmental service strategies. Minimising the level of risk to NCC of non-compliance in contracts and facilitating efficiency improvements. To promote the Council's vision, values, aims, objectives, and priorities actively and effectively, putting our citizens first through the delivery of best value services.

· Essential qualifications MCIPS qualified, studying towards MCIPS or equivalent experience · Essential experience of procurement practices and techniques preferably within the Public Sector · Essential knowledge of procurement processes and techniques · Essential skills and competencies An excellent communicator both verbal and written, able to work with all colleagues at all levels within the organisation, excellent IT skills, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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