Procurement Officer

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• Sefton_Council_Recruitment_Pack_Procurement_Officer_May_2026

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About the Role

This role is essential to ensure the smooth running of the Corporate Procurement Service
which interacts with all services and personnel across the Council, including suppliers and
partners. The ability to be responsive is key to ensuring the Procurement Service maintains a
high standard of professionalism and its positive reputation within the organisation.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing guidance on the application of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules
• Undertake direct awards and mini competitions within pre-established procurement frameworks
• Undertake Request for Quotation procurement exercises up to the threshold values in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023
• Liaising with Client Officers to prepare documentation which is fully compliant and incorporating end to end procurement processes, including the award of contracts
• Design, build and put into operation Excel based evaluation matrices to capture, record an evaluate supplier response activity
• Maintain the Council Financial Management systems by uploading supplier catalogues, conducting system tests and performing regular housekeeping checks for accuracy
• Maintain the Council Contract Register and Waiver Register for compliant procedures and accuracy.
• Provide data analysis and report on spend profiles, including records of savings and cost avoidance
• Deputise for the Procurement Operations Manager and Procurement Category Managers at internal or external meetings as required
• Other procurement related duties as required.

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent service within the
Council, to our communities and our business partners. A commitment to maintaining high
professional standards and confident working both independently and collaboratively within a
team is essential.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the recruitment pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 4 June 2026 (or earlier in the event of high
volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Thursday 11th June 2026.