Torbay Council

Procurement and Contracts Officer

Torbay Council

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Torquay • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £39,152 - £41,771 per year

About the role

  • Lead and manage end to end procurement processes for a portfolio of contracts, including high value, high risk and complex procurements with a focus on Place and Capital.
  • Provide specialist commercial advice across procurement, contract management and supplier relationship management.
  • Ensure compliance with the Council’s Constitution, Public Contracts Regulations, and wider statutory obligations including social value, transparency, equality and sustainability.
  • Support the development and delivery of commercial strategies, working collaboratively with Directorates, wholly-owned companies and external partners.
  • Lead contract management activities including performance monitoring, risk management, change control, dispute resolution and contract variations.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, local SMEs, voluntary and community sector partners, and public sector organisations.
  • Contribute to embedding best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Council’s commercial activities.
  • Help develop commercial capability across the organisation through training, guidance and mentoring.

Requirements

  • Strong operational experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within the public sector.
  • Excellent influencing, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work autonomously, prioritise a varied workload and make evidence-based decisions.
  • Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation, policy and best practice.
  • Experience in tender management, market engagement, commercial evaluation and contract mobilisation.
  • Confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
  • A collaborative, adaptable mindset aligned with Torbay Council’s core values.
Benefits
  • Operational commercial experience of procurement and contract management.
  • Demonstrable experience of working proactively within a commercial environment and the successful management of tenders and contracts.
  • Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply or equivalent or 2 years’ experience in an operational procurement or commercial role.
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent or demonstrable academic or professional ability or experience in the relevant field.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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