Procurement Systems Officer

Procurement Systems Officer

Full time

£21,575 - £22,777 per annum

Procurement Systems Officer

What are the aims?

Newcastle is a great City, one that never stands still, that faces forward and embraces change. A City that makes history and shapes the future with a bold vision to secure social value and raise the quality of works, services and goods commissioned in Newcastle to make a difference for the City’s residents

What will I be doing?

You will play an integral role as part of a wider team in administering the Councils procurement systems. This involves activities such as, sourcing products/suppliers, consolidating orders, maintaining system suppliers/prices and offering a professional Procurement customer service.

1 x 37hrs per week, Permanent - offering hybrid working, a mix between office base at our Civic Centre, Newcastle and working from home

What will I need?

The successful individual should ideally possess exceptional broad based ICT skills, ideally with a knowledge of procurement systems.

This is an important supporting role to the whole organisation, which can at peak times be challenging, so will need an individual who can effectively prioritise, work well individually and as part of a team and stay calm under pressure in delivering a professional customer service.

What will I receive in return?

In return for your skills, attributes & knowledge you will be joining a values-based organisation which prides itself on employee engagement, an excellent employment package and a rewarding career with an innovative and award-winning service.

This role comes with a highly competitive benefits package including salary, flexible working, and continuous professional development. In addition to this we support our people inside and out of work - offering a very competitive pension scheme, employee support programmes, and access to a number of salary sacrifice schemes.

Join Us?

If you believe you can help us shape and develop our procurement activity to make a difference for the future of our residents and visitors then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion on this exciting opportunity please feel free to contact:

Michael Page, Commissioner Trading & Resources

e-mail: michael.page@newcastle.gov.uk Tel: 0191 2116628

For further information about Newcastle City Council and our commitment and priorities to deliver a professional procurement service please visit our website to see our plan https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/business/tenders-contracts-and-procurement…

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Permanent

Closing date:

6 January 2023