Manchester City Council is excited to be recruiting for the role of Procurement Officer, who will support our work delivering on the city’s ambitious vision for Manchester to be in the top-flight of world-class cities by 2025, with equality, inclusion and sustainability at its heart.
The diverse nature of our portfolio means that the role holder will have the opportunity to work on various projects at a time, and build relationships with different stakeholders both within the council and with partner organisations. There are plenty of opportunities too for further training and development to develop your career, plus a competitive pension package
About You
Successful candidate attributes:
The role would suit an experienced all-round procurement professional, who is passionate about making Manchester a better place.
Applicants will need to:
- Demonstrate their experience in delivering successful procurements, supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives
- Be organised and able to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Work together with others – building relationships and working as a team
- Be solutions focused, advising clients and shaping procurements to deliver a successful outcome
- Be confident in communicating with a range of different stakeholders including bidders and suppliers
- Model our values – the Our Manchester Behaviours.
Please use the link below where you will be able to see the role profile, which provides further information on the main responsibilities, and where you can apply for the role. To apply please follow the instructions to submit your CV and a covering letter, highlighting the reasons for your interest in the role, and what you can bring to Manchester, referencing your relevant skills, knowledge and procurement experience.
About Us
The role holder would be joining Manchester City Council’s central Procurement Team, who have one of the most diverse local authority procurement portfolios in the country, covering areas from health and social care integration, to landmark construction projects, to shaping the city’s (leading) approaches to social value and zero carbon.
Reporting to a Senior Procurement Officer, the role holder will be responsible for managing all stages of the procurement cycle, from advising internal clients and partner organisations on the initial design and procurement strategy, through to managing the tendering process, evaluation, award and contract implementation.
