Junior Einkäufer managing regional and national suppliers, conducting negotiations, and optimizing procurement processes. Working hybrid from Bad Kissingen with flexible hours.
About the role
- Senior Procurement Officer at Gloucestershire County Council delivering procurement projects and developing sustainable commercial strategies. Engaging with suppliers and driving innovation in public services.
Responsibilities
- Delivering compliant, procurement projects across the Directorate
- Supporting procurements, producing clear, compliant documentation that delivers value for money
- Developing commercial strategies and driving continuous improvement
- Proactively engaging with suppliers and the wider market to shape demand, identify emerging opportunities, and encourage innovative solutions that align with strategic objectives
- Ensuring procurement activities align with governance frameworks and are audit ready
- Writing reports and supporting business case development
- Championing sustainability, climate strategy, and social value in procurement
- Building strong relationships across the directorate, council and with external partners
Requirements
- Strong technical expertise and a proven track record in public sector procurement and contract management
- Experience using procurement and contract management systems and leveraging data for decision-making
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to build and manage strategic supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement
- A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships, influences outcomes, and negotiates with clarity and confidence
Benefits
- Regular formal and informal support
- Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Flexible working opportunities
- Access to relevant training and career progression
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+), Young Employees Network, Black Workers Network and Neurodiversity Workers Network
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
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