An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Commissioning Assistant within in the Procurement & Commissioning service at Coventry City Council. 

The role

Working to the Procurement Systems and Contracts Manager you will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of the Council's Corporate Procurement Strategy and plans by providing advice and information on procurement and commissioning matters to procurement colleagues, procurement practitioners and service managers. 

The role includes:

• The management of procurement systems, including:
  • e-tendering
  • Purchase-2-Pay
  • Procurement cards
• Being the source of expertise on procurement systems and processes
• Developing, implementing and improving electronic procurement systems
• The monitoring, control and compliance of procurement processes
• Developing and monitoring the application of legislation and procurement policies and procedures reporting on exceptions and risk
• Training and dissemination of best practice throughout the authority to maximise corporate procurement effectiveness
• Supporting the Council’s governance framework through the preparation and analysis of reports for the Strategic Procurement Board and Category Panels
• Publication of transparency information for the Council’s website

About you

We are looking for applicants who are motivated and enjoy working as part of a flexible and dedicated team.  You will have knowledge and understanding of the purchasing process and associated procedures including the tendering process. 

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, strong IT skills and experience of collating and producing written and electronic reports are all fundamental to the role.

Having a desire to learn, an eye for detail and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation are key personal attributes.

About Us

The successful candidate will be joining Coventry City Council at an exciting time.  Procurement services are at the heart of the on-going economic and social development of the city and are involved with supporting plans for the 2021 City of Culture, Station Masterplan, UKBIC, City Centre South and The Wave - Coventry's new destination water park.  Procurement are also integral to the improvement of services for Adults and Children's Social Care, Public Health and homelessness strategies.

You will be based in One Friargate building, which is a prestigious, newly constructed office building housing a variety of services and occupied by approximately 1,500 staff working in an agile manner.

Working Hours:  37.0 Hours per Week

Interview Date:  16/05/2019

Benefits

In return, we can offer you an excellent pension scheme, 'MyCar' scheme, flexible working, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at a number of city centre restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

Key Requirements

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is covered by the Code of Practice on the English language fluency for public sector workers.

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This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

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Need help with your application?

If you would like support in completing your application, then help is available at the Job Shop. 

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We are open Monday-Friday 9.15-4.30pm (Thursday 10.30)

Address: 1 Bull Yard, Coventry, CV1 1LH

Phone: 024 7678 5740

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk  

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