Procurement Officer - Career Pathway
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Durham
Job Description
An exciting development opportunity has arisen in the Councils Procurement Team for a procurement officer (pathway).
If you are looking to lay the foundations for a career in procurement, this vacancy offers an opportunity to develop a career in a fast paced and diverse field, whilst also having the opportunity to undertake a Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Apprenticeship, resulting in a level 4 CIPS qualification.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The role is based on a graded career structure from grade 7 to 9 with progression dependent on CIPS qualification achievement and by demonstrating competency commensurate with the grade level.
You will be expected to assist in the development, implementation and operation of the Councils procurement strategy, policies, systems, and processes and will work alongside a team of procurement professionals reporting directly to the Strategic Category Manager for FM and Digital Services.
Please note this post is temporary until approximately 31st December 2028.
We encourage you to contact Susan Kitching via email at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need 3 A-Levels (grades A-C), relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent.
You will also need knowledge of public sector procurement, experience in assisting in the development, implementation and operation of policies, systems, processes, toolkits, across a procurement / commercial environment. Along with strong ICT capability and strong communication skills.
Please refer to the person specification for the full criteria
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
- Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
- Hybrid working (home and office working).
- Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
- Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
- Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
- Discounted DCC gym membership.
- Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
- Trade Union membership.
- A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
