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Procurement Officer
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Lancaster City Council
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Job Introduction Make a Difference in Lancaster Join us as a Procurement Officer and play a vital role in supporting Lancaster City Council's Corporate Procurement Strategy. Your work will ensure that procurement activities are efficient, transparent, and aligned with our community values. By promoting best practices and supporting social value initiatives, you'll help the Council deliver services that positively impact the lives of local people. What You'll Be Doing You'll provide expert procurement advice and support, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Your role includes developing training, managing contract registers, and contributing to procurement software and policy improvements. You'll also assist with contract coordination, evaluate new procurement opportunities, and support the Council's eSourcing portal and procurement card scheme. You'll Fit Right In If... You have strong numeracy skills, excellent communication, and a responsible approach to decision-making. Whether you hold a procurement qualification or bring relevant experience, you'll thrive working both independently and collaboratively. Your knowledge of public sector procurement and commitment to our values-Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership-will help you succeed in this role. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about making a difference through procurement, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about what it's like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment. Why Work With Us Our Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car purchase scheme
- Lifestyle savings
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Volunteering days
- Wellbeing support Flexible working friendly We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work-life balance.