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Procurement Support Officer
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,421 - 34,491 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brent, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you ready to kick-start or grow your procurement career in a high-impact, socially responsible environment?
Brent Council is looking for a Procurement Support Officer to join its dynamic and forward-thinking procurement team.
About Brent Council
More than a local authority, Brent is a diverse and vibrant community committed to delivering public services that genuinely make a difference. From major regeneration projects to award-winning social initiatives, procurement sits at the heart of it all. This is your opportunity to support meaningful change, contribute to community outcomes, and develop your expertise in public sector procurement.
The Role
As a Procurement Support Officer, you'll work across all council departments, supporting a variety of procurement projects from social care and housing to facilities and construction. You'll play a key role in ensuring procurement activity is compliant, efficient, and delivers value for money.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with early-stage procurement experience or strong administrative and coordination skills who's eager to develop into a strategic procurement professional.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting procurement projects of low to medium value and complexity
Assisting Category Managers and Procurement Officers in tendering, contract drafting, and supplier engagement
Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes
Helping maintain and improve procurement systems, templates, and contract registers
Ensuring compliance with UK procurement legislation, transparency regulations, and council policies
Supporting e-tendering, supplier onboarding, and contract publication processes
Contributing to the council's commitment to Social Value, sustainability, and community impact
What We're Looking For
Some experience in procurement, contract administration, or project support (public sector experience desirable)
Strong organisational, planning and IT skills (especially Excel and Word)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Keen interest in public procurement and willingness to work toward CIPS or similar qualifications
Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Understanding (or awareness) of procurement regulations, social value, and ethical sourcing
Why Brent?
A diverse and inclusive borough that reflects the communities we serve
A procurement function that supports professional growth and career progression
Flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance culture
Access to generous benefits including pension scheme, season ticket loans, and development programmes
A team that's supportive, collaborative and passionate about delivering public value
The weekly hybrid working pattern will be 3 days a week in the office (Brent Civic Centre) and 2 days working from home.
The salary starts at £32,421 (inc. London Weighting)
Whether you're developing your procurement career or bringing relevant administrative experience with a drive to learn, Brent is the perfect place to grow and make an impact.
Please apply now for further details
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