Permanent
Full Time, 37 hours per week
As part of the Strategic Procurement Service at Devon County Council, you will be part of a skilled and supportive team. We use a Category Management approach, working collaboratively with a wide range of service areas and partner agencies.
The Posts:
The posts fit within the strategic procurement service and offers a particular emphasis around ICT Technology & Communications, Economy Enterprise & Skills, People services, partner agency support, wider procurement disciplines and value for money. The service is increasingly supporting the Council’s strategic priorities with growing demand for our input.
Opportunities include:
We are seeking Senior Procurement Officers to support these initiatives and more. There are exciting opportunities for the right people with opportunities for workplan diversity, personal development and flexible working.
Devon supports agility and innovation through great technology and flexible work practices and celebrates diversity.
We are looking for:
We seek proactive individuals to join the team who can bring the practical solutions through the procurement approach. People we seek will bring strategic thinking into practical reality and work closely with our team, with clients and partners in pursuit of beneficial outcomes for the people of Devon.
Working in collaboration with colleagues across the Council and beyond, you will be professional, organised, bring vision and be highly motivated. You will possess relevant procurement qualifications or be part qualified and willing to complete. MCIPS qualification would be advantageous albeit not mandatory.
You will have relevant procurement / commercial expertise for the role and bring a sound knowledge of the procurement legal framework and the ability to convey practical guidance to others.
What we can offer you
Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:
For an informal discussion, please contact Gavin Punchard on 01392 383000 or gavin.punchard@devon.gov.uk.
Job Description
We are also advertising for Procurement Graduate Development posts.