Procurement Officer

• Job Type: 9-month Temporary Contract
• Organisation: Sheffield City Council
• Pay Rate: Dependant on experience. Guideline of £25 per hour (PAYE)

Sheffield City Council are seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to join their dynamic Commercial and Performance Services team. This role is specifically within the Business & Professional Services & IT Category team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT procurement and commercial contracts, and experience managing Call Off's via Public Sector frameworks.

• Work as a member of the team responsible for the management of the Council’s Strategic Contracts & Procurement activity.
• Ensure that procurements are aligned with contractual arrangements.
• Address supplier performance issues including cost, quality, and delivery.
• Engage with multiple internal clients and external suppliers, ensuring high levels of organisation and communication.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all procurement and contract management processes.

• Awareness and understanding of the whole life cycle of procurement.
• Knowledge of contract management processes and supplier management.
• Experience in Contracts and Purchasing either in the public or private sector.
• Understanding of Local Government/public sector procurement regulations and requirements, such as competitive tendering, value for money, and the role of procurement in delivering best value and efficiency.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

To apply for the Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss next steps.