Procurement Assistant

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Elmbridge Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 7 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate £ which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Procurement Assistant this role will be based at: KT10 9SD, 3 days office based, 2 days remote working.

The right candidate will:

• Provide effective procurement support across multiple service areas within the council,and assist with procurement exercises for commonly bought goods and services.
• Provide support to ensure procurement exercises comply with the council’s procurement regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Work with the council’s electronic tendering portal and contract management system.
• Assist in the council’s transparency obligations including maintaining the Contracts Register, and publishing notices.
• Ensure appropriate outcome letters are drafted, legally compliant and sent in a timely manner.
• Assist with the development of procurement procedures, processes, manuals and guidance notes which support procurement compliance and capability and reflect best practice.
• Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory and technology changes as they relate to the responsibilities of the post.
• Any other duties required by the Procurement Business Partner.
• To promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and working to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected.

We require the following:

• Experience of working in a local government, public sector procurement role.
• Experience of working on public sector tenders, following compliant procurement processes. 
• Experience and proficiency in working with an electronic procurement portal to manage tenders in a public sector environment.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,