Procurement Systems Support Officer (Redeployment 22270)

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

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

We believe in the power of potential. At Suffolk County Council we celebrate difference and support everyone to thrive. As aProcurement Systems Support Officer in the Procurement teamyoullbe encouraged to bring your whole self to work contribute your ideas and grow your career in a place that values you. Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Step into a dynamic position at the heart of our Procurement Helpdesk where no two days are the same and your expertise truly makes an impact.

As a Procurement Systems Support Officer you will be the friendly knowledgeable first point of contact for staff across Suffolk County Council and partner organisations ensuring consistent Helpdesk cover and delivering swift accurate support on Suffolk Sourcing Procurement Cards and Oracle (P2P).

Youll play a vital role in keeping our procurement operations running smoothly: producing and publishing files in line with Government transparency code and deadlines supporting Procurement Business Partners with insightful data and reports and offering clear analysis on supplier spend and market intelligence.

Youll also support Directorates to manage their own quotations and tenders helping them navigate procurement processes and achieve bestvalue outcomes.

If you enjoy problemsolving data insight stakeholder engagement and being part of a collaborative unit that keeps the councils procurement engine moving then this is the role for you.

You will need

• Good communicationskills with a positive attitude to deliver a high standard of customer care.
• The ability to solve problems and deal with enquiries from a variety of people.
• Excellent IT skillsand organisational skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative and toplan prioritise and manage yourownand theteamsworkload asrequired.
• 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 theProcurement System and Intelligence Support Managerand 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/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her 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 willbenefitthis role and the Procurement Team (give examples of your experience using these skills)

2. Describe a situation where you were responsible for producing a report or dataset within a fixed deadline. How did you manage your time what checks did you put in place to ensure accuracy and what was the impact of the completed work

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.

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV 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 12 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