Procurement Officer
Nottinghamshire County Council
Who You Are
You are a motivated individual with a passion for procurement and public sector work. Equipped with a CIPS membership or relevant experience, you have a strong educational background and are keen to lead and develop procurement processes that comply with EU directives and best practices. You possess excellent communication skills and are adept at negotiation. With a proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, you are organized and can prioritize your workload effectively.
What the Job Involves
As a Procurement Officer, you will assist or lead in the procurement of goods, works, or services to meet strategic objectives. You will be responsible for managing low-risk and low/medium value procurement processes, collaborating with commissioners to finalize service specifications, and conducting mini competitions through framework agreements. You will support the Senior Procurement Officer on higher-value procurements and guide colleagues on best procurement practices. Your role includes monitoring supplier and category spends, conducting benchmarking, resolving queries, and supporting projects and initiatives to achieve council objectives. Engaging in professional development and maintaining updated knowledge in procurement legislation and practices is also expected.
Skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial information
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Work effectively under pressure
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Organize workload and set priorities
- Professional procurement experience
- Experience with purchase order and e-procurement systems