Procurement Support Officer
13 days ago
Wembley
Are you ready to kick-start or grow your procurement career in a high-impact, socially responsible environment? Brent Council is looking for two Procurement Support Officers to join its dynamic and forward-thinking procurement team. About Brent Council More than a local authority, Brent is a diverse and vibrant community committed to delivering public services that genuinely make a difference. From major regeneration projects to award-winning social initiatives, procurement sits at the heart of it all. This is your opportunity to support meaningful change, contribute to community outcomes, and develop your expertise in public sector procurement. The Role As a Procurement Support Officer, you'll work across all council departments, supporting a variety of procurement projects from corporate services, to environment services, FM and public realm. You'll play a key role in ensuring procurement activity is compliant, efficient, and delivers value for money. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with early-stage procurement experience or strong administrative and coordination skills who's eager to develop into a strategic procurement professional. What You'll Be Doing Supporting procurement projects of low to medium value and complexity Assisting category managers and procurement project managers in tendering, contract drafting, and supplier engagement Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes Helping maintain and improve procurement systems, templates, and contract registers Ensuring compliance with UK procurement legislation, transparency regulations, and council policies Supporting e-tendering, supplier onboarding, and contract publication processes Contributing to the council's commitment to Social Value, sustainability, and community impact What We're Looking For Some experience in procurement, contract administration, or project support (public sector experience desirable) Strong organisational, planning and IT skills (especially Excel and Word) Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Keen interest in public procurement and willingness to work toward CIPS or similar qualifications Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment Understanding (or awareness) of procurement regulations, social value, and ethical sourcing Why Brent? A diverse and inclusive borough that reflects the communities we serve A procurement function that supports professional growth and career progression Flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance culture Access to generous benefits including pension scheme, season ticket loans, and development programmes A team that's supportive, collaborative and passionate about delivering public value The weekly hybrid working pattern will be 3 days a week in the office (Brent Civic Centre) and 2 days working from home. The salary starts at £34,998 (inc. London Weighting) Whether you're developing your procurement career or bringing relevant administrative experience with a drive to learn, Brent is the perfect place to grow and make an impact. Please apply now for further details Please note that this recruitment campaign is being managed exclusively by Morgan Law. CVs sent directly to the Council will not be considered.