Procurement Specialist

Why Bristol City Council? 

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles, hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working. 

Join us and you will receive an excellent rewards package including flexible hybrid working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Procurement & Contract Management Service for a Procurement Specialist to join our team. We have a vacancy within the Peoples Category specifically supporting our internal stakeholders within Adults and Communities, Childrens and Education and Public Health; however, a multi disciplined approach is required.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced procurement professional to join Bristol City Council, a diverse and ambitious organisation with a £1bn+ p.a. revenue budget and £1bn capital programme.

The role and key responsibilities

You will provide professional, legally compliant advice and support leading to robust procurement processes and commercial outcomes for a designated category which allows the achievement of value for money, high stakeholder satisfaction and supports the delivery of the Council’s objectives.

You will be used to working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different, and you’ll need to be able to work flexibly to changing priorities.

What do I need to have?

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strong working knowledge of UK public procurement regulations including PCR2015, PSR and an understanding of the future PA2023
• Commercial awareness including the ability to negotiate
• The ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• A good understanding of contract management
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• The ability to prioritise, multitask and support delivery of end-to-end strategic or complex tender processes

You will also need to have:

• An up to date professional procurement qualification e.g., CIPS (Level 4 as a minimum) or actively studying towards MCIPS or equivalent recognised commercial qualification
• Or extensive proven experience in a procurement / commercial setting (which would demonstrably satisfy CIPS entry route at level 4)

Contractual hours: 37