Procurement Officer

Drive value, fairness, and innovation in public spending.

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match. We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work/life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Help us make every pound count for Gateshead.

Working with the Service Director, Financial Management, directorates across the Council, and our external partners, the service is key in shaping and delivering procurement strategies that underpin the Council’s long‑term financial resilience. As part of the Financial Management service
, procurement leads the development and implementation of approaches that are aligned with the Council’s overarching objectives, ensuring that every pound spent contributes to better outcomes for residents. By embedding strategic procurement practices, the service ensures value for money, ethical sourcing, and sustainable supply chains that support local economic growth and social value. Through strategic leadership and collaborative working, the service ensures that procurement is not just a transactional function, but a key enabler of the Council’s ambitions for its communities.

Be at the heart of strategic sourcing and supplier innovation.

Make a real difference in how public money is spent and the impact it has on local communities. As a Procurement Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, compliant and value‑driven procurement across the Council. From shaping strategies and leading tender exercises to building strong supplier relationships and embedding social value, you’ll help ensure every contract delivers maximum benefit for Gateshead residents.

Working collaboratively with services and stakeholders, you’ll use your expertise and insight to drive efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement in everything we procure.

• Managing end-to-end procurement activity including tenders, quotations and contract awards
• Working with services to develop specifications and procurement strategies
• Leading market engagement and building strong supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and Council procedures
• Coordinating evaluation processes and supporting decision-making
• Monitoring and analysing spend to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
• Supporting contract management, performance monitoring and continuous improvement
• Embedding social value, sustainability and community benefits into procurement

• Experience in a procurement or similar role (public sector desirable)
• Good understanding of procurement legislation and processes
• Holds or is working towards a relevant qualification such as CIPS Level 4
• Strong organisational skills and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Clear, confident communication with a wide range of stakeholders
• Analytical skills to use data to inform decisions
• Proactive, resilient and able to work to tight deadlines

• Competitive Salary
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  We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme
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• Generous Annual Leave
  : 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible Working Hours
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  Up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs).
• Hybrid & Flexible Working
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