Procurement Advisor

• West Suffolk Council
• Address: West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3YU
• Salary: Band 4 £30,515 - £33,673 per annum on a career pathway or Band 5 £34,237 - £39,481 per annum, plus excellent employee benefits package (see below)
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0917

Ahead of the exciting opportunities that a new era of local government will bring, Ipswich Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Procurement Advisor who will join our Governance and Procurement Service to support and advise services on the purchase of goods, services and works necessary to operate and serve the council and its communities.

We are seeking an individual who either holds, is working towards, or is willing to work towards a recognised professional procurement qualification (such as CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply), or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of relevant experience.

Appointment will be made within either:

• Career pathway opportunity starting at Band 4 (£30,515 - £33,673), with progression to Band 5 (£34,237 - £39,481) subject to meeting the required development milestones. This is for candidates who are developing their procurement knowledge and experience. You will be supported to undertake and achieve a recognised professional procurement qualification, such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).

Or:

• Full Band 5 (£33,143 - £38,220) for candidates with relevant local government procurement experience and professional qualifications.

What you will need:

• You will have an interest in procurement and delivering value for money outcomes.
• You will be able to demonstrate the ability to build positive working relationships, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and provide clear, practical advice and guidance.
• You will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• You will have experience of using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, together with other IT systems, although training will be provided.
• You will have a keen eye and be comfortable working with data and information to support planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Experience of local government procurement requirements including commissioning, governance, compliance, or a related professional discipline would be advantageous. Knowledge of public sector procurement requirements and experience of procurement systems, publishing notices, or delivering training would also be beneficial, but support and development will be provided for the right candidate.