Vacancy Details

As a Procurement Officer, your main responsibility will be to drive and support construction related procurement activity throughout the council. The goal is to develop and deliver robust procurement activity and contracts while also being mindful of the need of reducing costs and improving efficiency. The role is integral to our Construction & Housing Category Team which supports the delivery of strategic priorities and complex projects, procurements, and contracts for various directorates and service areas across the council. This includes working closely with colleagues in Housing Leeds, Leeds Building Services, Communities and Environment & City Development throughout the procurement journey from inception and agreement o strategy to award of contract. A significant part of your work will be with Housing Leeds. The service manages approximately 54,000 council homes in Leeds, investing in and maintaining them through a mix of external contracts, the council's direct labour force, and two Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts. The construction and housing category team is currently working hand in hand with service managers in Housing to deliver several complex projects, procurements and contracts as required as part of the Council's capital and revenue programmes of work. These including embarking on priority schemes that contribute to the decarbonisation of the housing portfolio, making significant contributions towards the council's ambitious target of being a net zero carbon city by 2030, building new homes and extra care facilities as part of the Council Housing Growth programme and much more. You will work in close partnership with service managers with across the Communities, Housing and Environment, City Development and Strategy and Resources directorates and our external contractors to support complex procurements, advising clients and ensuring compliance. You'll engage with key stakeholders including elected members, our tenants, and leaseholders. You'll have close links with the council's Procurement and Commercial Services department (PACS), particularly in relation to professional development and wider strategic aims. There may be the opportunity to deliver procurement activity for other services for the council, dependant on the organisation's need. This is a great opportunity for you to move into a procurement role which can offer a variety of work in a vibrant and forward-thinking environment.

• Degree, CIPS qualification or skills and experience in identifying, managing, and monitoring procurements.
• An understanding of public sector tendering and contract management processes.
• Drive, energy, resilience, and self-management skills.
• An understanding of public procurement legislation and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of managing competing priorities and workloads.
• Ability to successfully line manage and support colleagues.
  
  As a Procurement Officer, you'll thrive on supporting and delivering key procurement projects, making a difference to the lives of our residents, and resulting in positive outcomes for the city.
It's not just about processes, regulation, and cost-cutting. It's about building trusted relationships with a wide range of colleagues across the council and with our external contractors, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality goods, works and services for our customers. You'll work within the construction and housing category, providing procurement advice, solutions and support to important construction related projects within the council and the wider city region. These are important projects that make a genuine difference. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.


• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus statutory holidays.
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.