Procurement Assistant in North East

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

About the Service

The Corporate Commissioning and Procurement Service ensures that all Council procurement of goods, services and works is subject to the national legal framework and has a key role in ensuring that Council non pay expenditure achieves value for money and the best social outcomes for its residents. The Service promotes a Council-wide Strategic Commissioning Framework which is underpinned by a Category Management approach. The Service also oversees the Council's Contract Management Policy and associated Framework to ensure that cost reductions remain locked in during the lifetime of contracts, and that suppliers deliver ongoing value.

Information about this role

To undertake sourcing activities, including processing purchase orders and requests for quotes, in compliance with the Council’s financial and statutory regulations and EU public procurement requirements. The role also supports the development and delivery of eProcurement platform operations under the direction of the Procurement Officer.

What you’ll be doing:

Undertake sourcing tasks, including processing purchase orders and requests for quotes, in compliance with corporate procurement processes, financial regulations, and statutory requirements. Ensure adherence to EU Public Procurement Regulations and Council financial policies during all procurement activities. Maintain the Council’s Corporate Contract Register and ensure accurate, timely updates to electronic procurement systems. Record procurement information accurately and promptly within all relevant systems. Respond effectively to service enquiries or direct clients to appropriate sources of information in line with established procedures and quality standards.

What you’ll bring:

Competent skills in Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint) with the ability to create and analyse complex spreadsheets. Ability to work well with others to complete tasks and support service delivery. Efficient use of resources to deliver tasks to expected timescales and standards.

Why choose us?

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)
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What you need to know

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here. Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.