- Procurement Assistant Luton
- Luton Borough Council in Luton, , United Kingdom
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
About The Job
Salary: £27,803 - £30,296 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are searching for a driven and enthusiastic person to join the dedicated Corporate Procurement team as a Procurement Assistant to support the delivery of compliant procurements across the entire council.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
In this role you will require basic knowledge of the Public Procurement Legislation, good experience in a buying/purchasing or customer service role and an engaging communication style. You will have an appetite for learning new skills and understanding the complexities of public procurement and the opportunities compliant tenders and contracts can bring to better support the lives of the Luton community.
A potential foundation in procurement with some experience delivering projects and an understanding of relevant procedures and techniques would be of benefit and your background may include working in a customer-focused environment,
An ability to explaining intricate processes and requirements to colleagues and excellent communication, both verbal and written, is an important attribute.
You should be well-organised, capable of managing multiple work streams simultaneously, and thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Confidence with office IT systems, particularly word processing, spreadsheets, and e-procurement tools would be beneficial.
The procurement function is an integral part of the beating heart of the council with many exciting projects and opportunities for you to be an important part of.
If you're passionate about procurement and ready to take your career to the next level, we can't wait to hear from you!
This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How To Apply
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Luton United Kingdom