Looking for a great job opportunity in Procurement?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? We've got some exciting opportunity to join our brilliant Procurement team whose ambition is to deliver value for money to our customers.

Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.

The team...

The Procurement Team are responsible for procurement of a wide range of services, including Construction, Facilities Management, Social Care, Professional Services and IT.

About the role....

We have a vacancy for a Procurement Coordinator, working 37 hours per week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. You'll assist in a range of procurement activities including creating tender adverts, assisting with tenders and quotations, arranging market engagement events and ensuring contract and performance management is maintained.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary £32,061 to £34,434 pa

We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.

You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.

You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.

We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.

A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.

You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better

You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping.

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Janine Copeland on 0191 4335986