Procurement Support Officer (Redeployment 22126)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working.
• Salary:28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Contract:Permanent

This advert is for current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

We believe in the power of potential. AtSuffolk County Council we celebrate difference and support everyone to thrive. As a Procurement Support Officer in the Procurement team youll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work contribute your ideas and grow your career in a place that values you.

Reimagine the possibilities.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic officer who is motivated keen to do a good job an effective team player providing Procurement and Helpdesk support to the council.

Your role and responsibilities

Join our Procurement team and play a key role at the heart of our Procurement Helpdesk. Youll be providing supervision and daytoday support to the Procurement Helpdesk staff while also supporting directorates and schools. Delivering a broad range of Procurement administrative tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service and guide customers through quotation and tender processes. A key part of the role is ensuring consistent Helpdesk cover during normal working hours and responding to customer enquiries related to Oracle (P2P) Suffolk Sourcing and the use of Procurement cards. You will also provide essential business support services to the wider Procurement team and play an important part in Financial Year End procurement activities.

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• Work within the Procurement team on the Procurement Helpdesk supervising the work of the helpdesk staff as required and supporting directorates and schools.
• Deliver a range of administration tasks
• Provide support to customers on quotation and tender processes financial/qualitative evaluation and specification development.
• Ensure helpdesk cover during normal working hours.
• To respond to customer enquiries on Oracle ordering systems (P2P) Suffolk Sourcing and the use of Procurement cards as required.
• To provide business support services to the Procurement Team.
• Support Financial Year End procurement activities.

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You will need

• Good communication skills with a positive attitude to your work to deliver a high standard of customer care.
• The ability to solve problems and deal with enquiries from a variety of people.
• Excellent IT and organisational skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative plan prioritise and manage own and teams workload as required.
• To enjoy working in a busy fast paced environment.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

You will report to the Procurement Support Manager and sit within the Procurement Team which provides a professional Procurement support service to the Council.

The team play a key role in the strategic management of the Councils wholly owned companies delivering commercial challenge ensuring all service provisions are cost effective and efficient and providing the best return for the Council and the people of Suffolk.

The team supports Directorates with their own tenders and quotations for low-risk procurement with support from a procurement helpdesk including the use of on-line templates procurement systems as well as training and development opportunities.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Nic Brown she/herfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. What key skills do you have that you think will benefit this role and the Procurement Team (give examples of your experience using these skills)

2. Describe a situation where you remained resilient and positive under pressure or when challenged

3. Tell us about a time you built a positive working relationship with a stakeholder to help them solve a problem.

4. Give an example of how you have used digital tools (such as Oracle Fusion or Microsoft packages) to organise and manage information effectively.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 5 February 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid