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Drive Excellence in Highways Delivery: Supply Chain Lead Are you ready to shape the future of highways delivery through strategic supply chain leadership? We’re looking for a proactive and commercially astute Supply Chain Lead to join our Highway Operations Service and ensure our teams have the resources they need to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality infrastructure across Derbyshire. This is a pivotal role that combines operational oversight, supplier relationship management, and strategic procurement to support the delivery of construction and maintenance projects. You’ll lead a dedicated supply chain team and work closely with commercial, operational, and delivery managers to ensure our supply chain is resilient, compliant, and aligned with service goals. Key Responsibilities • Lead the supply chain team and manage procurement routes for materials, services, plant, and labour. • Develop and implement supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs and development plans. • Oversee tendering, sourcing, and contract management activities to ensure value for money and compliance. • Mitigate supply chain risks and establish contingency plans for critical resources. • Provide expert advice on procurement regulations and best practice. • Analyse market trends and supplier data to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation. • Collaborate with operational teams to manage inventory, reduce waste, and improve logistics. • Deputise for the Commercial Manager in strategic forums and partnership engagements. About You • Significant experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within highways or construction. • Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills. • Ability to analyse complex data and market trends to inform decision-making. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • A proactive leader with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative working. Essential Qualifications and Experience • Relevant qualification (e.g., HND/Degree) or extensive managerial experience in a supply chain role. • Experience in tendering, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. • Practical experience with procurement and finance systems. Desirable • Experience in public sector procurement and compliance with Public Contracts Regulations. • Knowledge of sustainable procurement and social value. • Familiarity with inventory management and logistics principles. Why Join Us? • Impactful Role: Play a key part in delivering essential infrastructure across Derbyshire. • Collaborative Culture: Work with a wide range of professionals across commercial, operational, and delivery teams. • Professional Growth: Opportunities for development and progression within a forward-thinking service. • Strategic Influence: Help shape the future of supply chain strategy and delivery in a high-profile public service. ________________________________________Support &amp; Benefits: • Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs. • Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensures a healthy work-life balance. • Local Government Pension Scheme: Provides financial security. • Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. • Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app. • Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encourages environmentally friendly commuting options. • Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.Apply Now If you’re a proactive leader with a passion for supply chain excellence and innovation, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help deliver a resilient, cost-effective highways service for Derbyshire.📅 Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 📝 Interview Date: 9th to 13th FebruaryCandidates who have previously applied and were unsuccessful need not reapply.Hways2026Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>PLACE1Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.





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Supply Chain Lead

A full-time and permanent Purchasing Officer vacancy has arisen within the Adult Social Care Contracting Team.The post-holder will be an integral part of a skilled and experienced multi-agency team, which supports the successful delivery of the Derbyshire Integrated Community Equipment Service (‘the ICES’).The ICES provides a wide range of community equipment on short or long-term loan, enabling children and adults with care and support needs – and their carers - to be as independent as possible, in the place they call home and in their chosen community. Community equipment also facilitates quicker hospital discharges and the reduction of non-elective hospital admissions, by supporting people’s nursing needs in their own homes.The post-holder will support the ICES Contract Manager and Commissioning Service Manager to ensure the efficient and cost-effective management of the ICES and provision of community equipment to the people of Derbyshire.Previous experience of working with community equipment or in social care is not essential but an understanding of the health and social care system as well as the ability to work well with a range of internal and external stakeholders and other agencies is desirable. Training and ongoing support will be provided.Applicants must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, and have excellent communication, administrative, written and information technology skills in order to undertake the duties of this role. The applicants use of ‘Word’ and ‘Excel’ software will be assessed as part of the interview process.The post-holder will also be involved in contract quality and performance monitoring using a risk-based approach, and service development and improvement. Strong analytical skills are required to support these activities, which will include research, data analysis, collation of information and compilation of data/textual information for managers and other stakeholders across the health and social care system.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.





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Purchasing Officer

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) are recruiting an experienced Operations Lead (Procurement and Projects)) who will bring further enthusiasm and drive to the leadership of the Trust’s Operations function. We are excited to be advertising this new role to work as an integral part of our Central Team. Building on the introduction of new Trust wide systems and MIS, we see this postholder making a significant contribution to the next stage of the Trust’s development and growth with a focus on Project Management and Procurement. DDAT is a Multi Academy Trust that oversees and supports 33 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Provide strategic and operational support and guidance across the Trust.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to support, challenge, and work in coproduction with senior colleagues and executive teams on all aspects of ICT and Data.</li><li>Have experience of effectively managing a complex and varied workload.</li><li>Be results-oriented, motivated by goals and be driven to achieve those goals.</li><li>Display excellent leadership interpersonal skills when dealing with a range of stakeholders with empathy and purpose. </li></ul>In return, DDAT will offer you:An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and empower you to further develop the Trust.A competitive salary and LGPS pension contributions. Opportunity for Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.A generous annual leave entitlementHybrid working with the opportunity to work from the office in Bakewell, home and the DDAT schools across the Trust.<ul><li>Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking at Bakewell Head Office, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme &amp; an opportunity to work flexibly. </li></ul>DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). To apply, please use our online platform:<a href="https://derbydiocesanacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-DDAT-0011" target="_blank">https://derbydiocesanacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-DDAT-0011</a>We will only accept applications made via the DDAT application form linked above. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting. If you have any questions about this post, please contact the HR team via email at <a href="mailto:hr@ddat.org.uk" target="_blank">hr@ddat.org.uk</a>. For more detailed discussions, a call with the CEO can be facilitated. Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants. Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at midnightInterview date: February 2026 (date to be confirmed)Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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