Procurement Officer (Career Grade K-L) £38,220 - £44,075

Corporate Services - Procurement & Governance

Up to 37 hours per week. Choose your working pattern

Agile and flexible working supported

Permanent

Help shape how the Council spends public money, responsibly and creatively, whilst choosing your own working pattern and hours.

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, procurement is about more than processes and regulations. It's about collaboration, value, integrity and making sure the choices we make support our communities, our services and our ambitions.

We're looking for a Procurement Officer to join our friendly, professional Procurement & Governance team. Whether you are building your procurement career or ready to operate with greater autonomy, this is a role where you'll be supported to grow, develop and make a real impact.

What you'll be doing

You'll work closely with colleagues across the Council to support the delivery of procurement activity, from quotes and tenders through to contract management. Depending on your experience, you may be:

• Supporting and delivering end-to-end tender and quotation processes.
• Working with services, Legal and Finance to develop specifications and tender documentation.
• Helping ensure strong contract management arrangements are in place.
• Supporting spend analysis and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Building positive working relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
• Contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused procurement service.

At the higher grade, you'll lead more complex tenders, provide professional advice and work with greater autonomy, while supporting and mentoring others.

About you

We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable and confident working with a wide range of people. You'll bring:

• Experience of procurement, tendering or contract management, or equivalent transferable experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• An interest in public sector procurement and achieving value for money.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work collaboratively.

We welcome applicants at different stages of their career and offer clear development and progression within the K-L career grade, supported by professional learning and development.

Why join us

• Up to 37 hours per week with flexible working patterns.
• Agile and hybrid working options.
• A supportive team culture with real investment in development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement up to 32 days.
• Extensive engagement and wellbeing programme, including private GP appointments.
• Learning, qualification and progression opportunities.
• A modern working environment and values-led organisation.

"What I value most about working in procurement is the supportive team culture and the strong sense of purpose in the work we do. I get to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, develop solutions together and contribute to projects that deliver real value for the community. It's varied, motivating work, and I'm encouraged to learn, grow and share ideas along the way."

Interested in a conversation before applying?

We welcome informal chats about the role via craig.bartlett@stockton.gov.uk

Apply now and help us deliver procurement that makes a difference.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from 'DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK' to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your account.

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.

Council Principles: The Council's recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market.

Limitations: Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee's visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.