Contract and Supply Officer

About the Job 

Looking around your area have you ever wondered how the bin lorry just turns up each week and where does it go? Or where that new leisure centre came from, who pedestrianised the high street or resurfaced the carpark you are using? Maybe you have an elderly relative who needs support and wondered how the care is selected? 

Procurement is the process by which all these, and much more are resourced. It’s an incredibly varied working day at Welland as we cover these kinds of needs for multiple councils across 5 counties in the East Midlands. 

As one of the team you will be assisting people from our member councils in keeping the process legal, engaging suppliers, and ultimately providing best value.  This is a career graded role which means we are happy to train and develop you so no previous experience is essential, but if you consider yourself as savvy shopper you are already on your way! 

The role is based in Melton Mowbray however you will not be required in the office more than 12 days a year so remote working is a real possibility. We commit to advancing and promoting staff internally so there is a real career development opportunity here including professional as well as other qualifications to enable this. 

About you 

You may be a junior buyer looking for your next role? Or maybe an administrator with an interest in the public sector?  

Do you want to be part of a team where your managers actively seek to progress your career with professional development and successor planning, a role where you can feel truly valued? 

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will have a varied workload with shifting priorities for which you will need to be able to assess the logical order and communicate this confidently. 

You will be well supported by the team however you could be mainly working from home which means you need to have good time management and self-discipline. 

Having a creative mind or being a problem solver will help create those best value solutions we are looking for. 

You will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly word, excel, teams and outlook – these are our main tools for communications, documentation, and reports. We also have some web-based software to manage processes. 

This opportunity would be ideal for individuals who can really engage with people, some one able to influence others’ opinions, or assertively stand their ground when required.  

Welland Procurement is a small but expanding unit so being a team player is key in anyone joining the team. 

About Melton Borough Council 

As a part of Welland Procurement you will be working within Melton Borough Council which provides an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include hybrid working with no core hours, agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and home working, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development.  

You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification below.

We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role

Closing Date: Noon, 17th May 2024.

Interviews will be held W/C 3rd June 2024. 

If you would like an informal chat about the position please do not hesitate to contact:

Charlotte Highcock - Deputy Head of Welland Procurement

Telephone: 01664 502497

Email: chighcock@melton.gov.uk