Procurement Support Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/05/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/06/2025 12:00
Salary:
N5 £28,163 - £30, 060 per annum (2025/2026 pay award pending)
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
The Lumen, Newcastle Helix, St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ
Further Information
Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.
We have a permanent role for a candidate who is excited by the potential of North East England and are looking to deliver procurement support to a new regional government authority.
We welcome applications from those who have already completed a level 2 CIPS certificate, as well as those with existing procurement or similar experience who would be interested in developing a career in procurement.
The role will have a key focus on supporting the North East CA in procurement activities and ensuring policies, processes, guidance and evidence are maintained. The procurement activity is across all aspects of the Authority’s corporate programmes, supporting the future of the region, its environment, its economy and most importantly the lives of its people.
This role involves work with colleagues and external partners so you will be required to work collaboratively and engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Critically, you will have strong organisational and administration skills. Your work will be critical in supporting procurement service delivery.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:
- Generous leave entitlement, starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) with an additional day off for your birthday.
- Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
- A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
- Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
- Progression and career enhancement opportunities.
If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you.
If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact:
Roger Guy, Senior Procurement Business Partner (Email: roger.guy@northeast-ca.gov.uk)
Or
Noel Kay, Strategic Finance Business Partner (Email: noel.kay@northeast-ca.gov.uk)
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.
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This job is closed for applications.