Procurement and Contracts Support Officer
Venn Group are currently recruiting for a Procurement & Contracts Support Officer on behalf of a local authority in West Yorkshire.
Role Details
- Position: Procurement & Contracts Support Officer
- Location: West Yorkshire - 1 day per week onsite
- Rate: £250 per day
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract Lengths: Until the end of June 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Providing procurement, financial, asset management and administrative support within the Information Services Planning & Administration team.
- Supporting the delivery of compliant IT procurements in line with public sector procurement legislation, Council Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders.
- Assisting with contract management activities to ensure legal compliance and value for money from IT suppliers.
- Supporting financial administration, asset management, FOI requests and telephony contract administration.
- Maintaining service documentation and utilising IT service management tools in line with ITIL processes.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings and service improvements across the Council.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to support service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation relating to procurement, data protection, freedom of information and information governance.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience within public sector procurement.
- Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting procurement and contract management activities.
- Strong stakeholder management, administrative and organisational skills.
- Experience working within a local authority or wider public sector environment is highly desirable.
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please get in touch with Ella Richardson for additional details.