Purchasing and Finance Officer; Highways Construction) Council Posted

Are you a procurement or finance professional who enjoys making a real impact? In this role based at Salford's Highway Depot you'll be at the heart of a busy Construction Services team, helping to deliver projects that improve local infrastructure and services. We're looking for a Purchasing & Finance Officer to help keep our Construction Services operation running smoothly, ensuring projects have the materials, plant and resources needed to deliver for our communities.

You’ll manage purchasing, supplier relationships, stock control and financial processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver value for money.

• Procurement & purchasing
• Budget monitoring & financial reporting
• Supplier & contract management
• Stock, plant & PPE control
• Hybrid of finance, commercial and operational responsibilities

This is more than a purchasing role. You’ll influence spending decisions, build supplier relationships, manage budgets, support operational teams and identify smarter ways of working.

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or finance
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence working with suppliers and financial systems

• Competitive local government salary and pension
• Learning and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team
• The chance to contribute to projects that benefit communities every day

• Passport/ - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

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