Procurement Officer

North Northamptonshire Council are looking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join our procurement team, working In the People Services Category.The candidates appointed to the roles will be an essential part of the team delivering procurement activity on behalf of the Council.We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:Some procurement experience and knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering;Enthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement;Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including those in a senior roles;Good general IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly;Ability to manage a number of different projects and tasks at the same time.The successful candidate will report to a Procurement Manager and will benefit from being a part of an experienced and knowledgeable team.The role will be based initially from Cedar Drive, Thrapston and then Haylock House, Kettering.If you wish to have an informal discussion please call Susan Trowers [phone removed].We may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered for the role..