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Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist - local authority

Reed
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

Salary

£16.4 - £20.26 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist position offers a salary of £16.40 per hour (PAYE) or £20.26 per hour (via Umbrella).
  • The role is based in Sheffield (S2) and operates on a hybrid model, requiring two days per week in the office.
  • Candidates should possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
  • The position involves managing a diverse portfolio of contracts and collaborating with operational managers to ensure service levels are met.
  • Applicants are expected to have relevant experience, although the specific number of years required is not stated.
Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist
  • £16.40 per hour (PAYE) or £20.26 per hour (Via Umbrella)
  • Location: Sheffield (S2)
  • Job Type: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

We are seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial in managing the Council’s contract portfolio to ensure best value from our external service providers. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and take pride in delivering outstanding outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Work with a large and diverse portfolio of contracts across Operational Services including general building trades, servicing, maintenance, utilities, and materials supply.
  • Collaborate with operational managers to maintain and implement an effective contract management framework, ensuring agreed service levels are achieved.
  • Develop contract tender documentation, maintain price files, and check invoices.
  • Hold contractor performance meetings and handle contract queries.
  • Ensure accurate minutes from meetings are taken and agreed actions are recorded.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational skills.
  • Ability to take accurate minutes from meetings and record agreed actions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to provide guidance and support on contract-related issues to internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines while working within a strict governance framework.
  • Availability to attend in-person meetings in Sheffield, usually at our Manor Lane depot, and willingness to spend 2 days per week in the office.
To apply for the Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.