The role of our Procurement and Contract Management team is to support OCC, and the wider public sector system in Oxfordshire, to deliver effective and consistent services and ensure that products and services purchased from suppliers represent value for money.
The post holder will work with their Category Manager and fellow Category Officers to deliver agreed procurement and contract management activities in relation to their assigned category within Children Services, ensuring that resources are flexed and prioritised to meet changing demands and to ensure performance aims and objectives are successfully delivered in accordance with agreed targets.
About you
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or an appropriate equivalent body, or a willingness to commit to achieving MCIPS within three years of appointment.
Working closely with their procurement team, you will be responsible for assisting with sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing inventory levels.
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our clients purchasing processes.
General
Banbury Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 DOE
The role of our Procurement and Contract Management team is to support OCC, and the wider public sector system in Oxfordshire, to deliver effective and consistent services and ensure that products and services purchased from suppliers represent value for money.
General
Category Officer (Procurement) - Children Services - Local Authority - Oxfordshire
Rate of pay: £35,745 - £42,403 per annum - negotiable depending on experience