Luton Borough Council
Procurement, Policy and Performance Officer
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About The Job
Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Policy & Performance Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and provide support to colleagues and external partners across the Council in applying the Procurement and Contract Management Policy, ensuring that our tendering and purchasing systems are effective, compliant, and efficient.
In this role, you will:
- Review and interrogate existing processes, identifying opportunities to implement performance improvements.
- Work closely with Finance and Audit teams to validate internal controls and ensure they align with organisational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to internal teams and external stakeholders on the application of the Council’s Procurement and Contract Management Policy.
- Review current procurement processes and procedures to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Finance and Audit colleagues to assess and validate internal controls.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement operations, ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
Skills & Experience
You will have:
- Strong experience and understanding in the use of e-procurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technologies, with the ability to provide guidance and training to colleagues.
- Experience in managing back-office infrastructure, systems, and procedures, ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
- Proactive ability to identify opportunities and develop continuous improvements in procurement processes.
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Key Competencies
- Excellent analytical and data manipulation skills
- Exceptional organisation and multitasking abilities, with the ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively.
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, including clear and positive communication across the organisation and with external suppliers.
- Confidence in using office IT systems, spreadsheets, and e-procurement/finance systems, including support, guidance, and training on best practices.
- Sound knowledge of current UK procurement legislation and EU directives, preferably working toward/holding CIPS membership status.
- Possession of an NVQ Level 3-4 qualification or equivalent through experience as a substitute.
Additional Requirements
- Effective fluency in speaking and writing English (given the public-facing nature of the role).
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – ensuring noone in Luton has to live in poverty – is central to everything we do. The remarkable people of Luton expect outstanding services, and our workforce sustains that. Our approach is driven by remarkable, talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals committed to serving residents.
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Application Process
Note: We may close a vacancy early due to high application volumes.
Benefits
We offer an extensive package of benefits, including:
- Annual leave: 25-32 days (depending on length of service and grade)
- Buying annual leave scheme: Option to purchase up to 20 additional days
- Career Pathway opportunities for progression into specialisations
- Pension contributions: Up to 20.2% (as of July 2023) with a 3x salary death in service grant
- Relocation support: Up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: Free, confidential 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support for employees, their partners, and dependents (16+ still living at home)
- Flexible work options, including remote working arrangements
- Unlimited access to training, mentoring, and career development pathways
- Staff discounts: On MOT checks, gym memberships, restaurants, and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: Discounted public transport fares
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