Procurement Officer

This role is essential to ensure the smooth running of the Corporate Procurement Service which interacts with all services and personnel across the Council, including suppliers and partners. The ability to be responsive is key to ensuring the Procurement Service maintains a high standard of professionalism and its positive reputation within the organisation. The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing guidance on the application of the Council's Contract Procedure Rules
• Undertake direct awards and mini competitions within pre-established procurement frameworks
• Undertake Request for Quotation procurement exercises up to the threshold values in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023
• Liaising with Client Officers to prepare documentation which is fully compliant and incorporating end to end procurement processes, including the award of contracts
• Design, build and put into operation Excel based evaluation matrices to capture, record an evaluate supplier response activity
• Maintain the Council Financial Management systems by uploading supplier catalogues, conducting system tests and performing regular housekeeping checks for accuracy
• Maintain the Council Contract Register and Waiver Register for compliant procedures and accuracy.
• Provide data analysis and report on spend profiles, including records of savings and cost avoidance
• Deputise for the Procurement Operations Manager and Procurement Category Managers at internal or external meetings as required
• Other procurement related duties as required.
This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent service within the Council, to our communities and our business partners. A commitment to maintaining high professional standards and confident working both independently and collaboratively within a team is essential. Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the recruitment pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification. The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 4 June 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received). Provisional interview dates are Thursday 11th June 2026. Equal Opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role. GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role. Consider registering for Sefton@work If you're an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment. You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier. Call Sefton@Work on or visit to find out more and get started today!