Procurement Support Officer
Fixed Term, Full Time
Up to £26,535 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
This role will be filled on a hybrid basis. This means you can work remotely part of the working week with an expectation to attend the office at least 1 day per week. Any journeys to the office would be at your own expense. More specific details about this can be discussed at the interview stage should you be invited to interview.
Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months.
Are you looking for a role where your input can shape and redefine the future? This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or 6th form school leaver who is looking to experience the world of work within a fast paced procurement team. If you are a problem solver, have great Microsoft skills and are ready to jump into any challenge, then read on!
Job Purpose
Essex County Council are looking to recruit a procurement Support officer to join their driven, ambitious, and collaborative team. You will be required to support the Procurement function in various aspects, including managing and fielding supplier queries, supporting market engagement events, and providing contract administration. The Procurement Support Officer will also support the delivery of research and analysis which informs category plans and potential improvements to the management of suppliers and markets. The ideal candidate will seek opportunities to remove waste, implement technologies and automate processes within existing contractual restrictions.
You will have excellent analytical skills to explore alternative solutions which meet customer requirements and a can-do attitude. Although this is a fixed term role it will give the grounding for a future career pathway and you will benefit from training and development throughout the year.
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