Job Description

Salary

From 40,476 to 46,731 per annum (Grade J)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Procurement

Date posted

21/07/2025

Job reference

REQ00000724



Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an exciting new challenge within the public sector?

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Procurement Officer to join our Commissioning and Procurement Service, reporting to the Category Manager - Social Care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and make a real difference to the delivery of services within our local community.

The Role

As Procurement Officer - you will be responsible for:

Leading the procurement and commissioning of community and wellbeing services, ensuring value for money and high quality service delivery Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and service managers to identify commissioning needs and develop appropriate procurement strategies Managing supplier relationships and contract performance to drive continuous improvement Conducting market analysis and engagement to inform commissioning decisions Providing expert procurement advice and guidance to colleagues
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the future of community and wellbeing services at West Berkshire Council, ensuring that we meet the needs of our residents and deliver excellent value for public money.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Proven experience in procurement and commissioning, ideally within a public sector environment Strong knowledge of procurement processes and EU regulations
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to conduct market analysis and make informed recommendations Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team If you are passionate about procurement and want to make a positive impact on your local community, this role is perfect for you.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 yearss service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Thomas Bailey on 01635 519021 or email thomas.bailey@westberks.gov.uk.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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