Procurement and Contracts Officer * Organisation: West Yorkshire Local Authority
* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Salary: £37,984 per annum
Reed are supporting a West Yorkshire Local Authority in their recruitment to a Procurement and Contracts Officer position. In this role, you will deliver a professional and compliant end-to-end procurement service.
This role involves strategic contract management for medium-sized procurement, occasionally delegating for Procurement Managers, ensuring compliance with contract standing orders and transparency obligations.
Day-to-day of the role: * Deliver procurement and contract management services, focusing on value for money solutions.
* Provide advice and guidance on the use of financial management, e-Tendering, and contract management systems.
* Run tender processes professionally and compliantly, working closely with budget holders.
* Offer procurement and contract advice and oversight, ensuring best practice methodologies are adopted.
* Manage commercial contract management of assigned contracts, maintaining the organisation’s interests and reputation.
* Evaluate projects and contracts, including data collection, KPI scrutiny, and benchmarking.
* Support the disposal and recycling of assets in compliance with relevant directives.
Required Skills & Qualifications: * Practical experience in a similar role within a commercial, procurement, or contract management function.
* MCIPS or IACCM qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
* Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, procurement, and contract management principles.
* Experience with EU Directives and Public Contracting Regulations.
* Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in managing e-procurement systems.
Benefits: * Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Supportive team environment focused on achieving the organisation’s vision.
* Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace.
To apply for the Procurement and Contracts Officer position, please submit your CV and a consultant will be in touch to provide a full job description and details of next steps.