At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement best practices and manage contracts for a £1.1bn spend portfolio.
- Company: Join Norfolk County Council, a supportive and flexible workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, health services, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career growth and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Shape procurement practices and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 48227 - 48227 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and influential Procurement Specialist to lead best practice in sub-threshold procurement and contract management. This is a key leadership role within our central Procurement Team, managing a small team and working closely with departments across the Council to ensure compliance with procurement law and our Contract Standing Orders.
You will develop and improve protocols and templates for competitive quotation exercises, provide bespoke support for medium-value contracts, and oversee the team responsible for managing purchase orders in Oracle. This is an opportunity to shape procurement practice and deliver real value across a £1.1bn spend portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion procurement best practice and compliance across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain templates and protocols for sub-threshold procurement activity.
- Provide bespoke support for complex or medium-value contracts.
- Monitor contract award and management in departments to ensure compliance.
- Lead the Procurement Service Desk and maintain intranet resources.
- Develop and deliver training on procurement processes and systems.
- Manage and support a team of Procurement Officers and a Procurement Systems Officer.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement solutions.
About You
You will have strong influencing skills, excellent communication abilities, and proven experience in procurement within a large organisation. You’ll be confident leading a team and driving compliance and improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
- Financial benefits such as: ‘Norfolk Rewards’ – our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
- A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria.
Procurement Specialist (Sub Threshold Contracts and Transactions) in England employer: Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is an exceptional employer for social workers, offering a supportive environment that prioritises your professional development and wellbeing. With flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and dedicated support staff, you can focus on making a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to continuous learning and a restorative approach ensures that you will thrive in your role and have ample opportunities for career progression.
