Procurement Officer

£31,022 to £34,434, pay award pending
We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join the corporate team in providing a comprehensive cost effective procurement service within the rules of the public procurement law and practice within the parameters of the Councils corporate strategies. An understanding of Public Sector Procurement and the use of an e-tendering system e.g. The Chest is desirable, This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

With a demonstrable understanding of the Public Procurement rules and excellent all-round communication skills, you'll plan prepare and complete the tender documents and write contract reports. You'll also need well-developed networking and influencing skills to build relationships with internal and external customers.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.