Job Description

Salary

45,511 - 48,731 per annum (exceptional performance points up to 49,758) (pro-rata)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Procurement

Date posted

04/08/2025

Are you passionate about getting the best out of commercial contracts?

Are you a commercial contract or procurement category management professional with the ability to hold suppliers to account, drive change and deliver process improvement?

If so, we have the perfect job for you in our Strategic Procurement & Compliance Team. We are looking for a highly motivated and driven professional to provide a

category management and contract monitoring service

for commercial supply contracts related to our Place, Operations and Sustainability services.

This role involves the specification, sourcing and monitoring of contracts to ensure compliance with quality requirements of goods, services and works provided from external suppliers for the category.

What's in it for you?

45,511 - 48,731 per annum (exceptional performance points up to 49,758) (pro-rata) Up to 37 hours per week (30 to 37 hours per week) 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision Hybrid Working Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).

Looking for light and modern work environment?

Our offices are located in the picturesque New Forest, with open plan layout, decorated bright and light with office views over our beautiful grounds. We have spaces available away from the office for team meetings in our dedicated meeting rooms, the work cafe or on one of our picnic benches outside.

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We're keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, if you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Josie West, Strategic Procurement & Compliance Manager: josie.west@nfdc.gov.uk or 023 8028 5741

Closing date:

11pm 17th August 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed