Procurement Officer in Gateshead

Drive value, fairness, and innovation in public spending.

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading – we might be the perfect match. We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi‑time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Help us make every pound count for Gateshead. Working with the Service Director, Financial Management, directorates across the Council, and our external partners, the service is key in shaping and delivering procurement strategies that underpin the Council’s long‑term financial resilience. As part of the Financial Management service, procurement leads the development and implementation of approaches that are aligned with the Council’s overarching objectives, ensuring that every pound spent contributes to better outcomes for residents.

By embedding strategic procurement practices, the service ensures value for money, ethical sourcing, and sustainable supply chains that support local economic growth and social value. Through strategic leadership and collaborative working, the service ensures that procurement is not just a transactional function, but a key enabler of the Council’s ambitions for its communities.

Be at the heart of strategic sourcing and supplier innovation. Make a real difference in how public money is spent and the impact it has on local communities. As a Procurement Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, compliant and value‑driven procurement across the Council. From shaping strategies and leading tender exercises to building strong supplier relationships and embedding social value, you’ll help ensure every contract delivers maximum benefit for Gateshead residents. Working collaboratively with services and stakeholders, you’ll use your expertise and insight to drive efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement in everything we procure.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Managing end‑to‑end procurement activity including tenders, quotations and contract awards
• Working with services to develop specifications and procurement strategies
• Leading market engagement and building strong supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and Council procedures
• Coordinating evaluation processes and supporting decision‑making
• Monitoring and analysing spend to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
• Supporting contract management, performance monitoring and continuous improvement
• Embedding social value, sustainability and community benefits into procurement

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a procurement or similar role (public sector desirable)
• A good understanding of procurement legislation and processes
• Holds (or is working towards) a relevant qualification such as CIPS Level 4
• Strong organisational skills and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Clear, confident communication confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• Analytical skills to be able to use data to inform decisions
• Proactive, resilient and able to work to tight deadlines

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work‑life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more.

Our Commitment to You

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.