Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an individual who wishes to pursue a career within Procurement. The Procurement team help stakeholders to strategically source the goods, services and works to meet the needs of the Council and the communities. Here at Brent we are keen to support and train the right people with the key attributes we are looking for, to build a range of skills and experience so they can really contribute to what are working to achieve here.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent\'s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Proficient with Microsoft Word and MS Excel

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to build strong and constructive relationships
• Some experience of dealing with highly confidential & sensitive data
• Able to analyse complex data and demonstrate attention to detail
• Proven ability to work on initiative & with minimum direct supervision in a busy office environment

Supporting particular aspects of the pre-procurement, procurement and contract management activities, producing management information, working with other team members as appropriate to ensure that all procurement work is completed to the satisfaction of the team and the customer.

Examples of what you will be doing are :

• Involved in low to medium value procurement projects, publishing contract notices on Find a
• Tender Service and on Contracts Finder
• Responding to tender-related queries
• Providing procurement advice and technical assistance to colleagues
• Evaluating bids based on financial and qualitative criteria
• Ensuring the contracts register is accurate and up to date

The Person

What we are looking for is a person who has the potential and attitude which is just as important as specific experience Individuals who show they have a willingness to learn, adapt and contribute to the teams objectives.

Some of key traits we would want to see showcase in your application are:

• Great attention to detail: A junior procurement professional should have a keen eye for details to ensure accuracy in the tender documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with the team and key stakeholders.
• Well organised is crucial for managing procurement documentation and maintaining a systematic approach.
• Problem solving - Even with limited experience, the ability to identify and address simple procurement challenges or discrepancies is valuable.
• Excellent time management - you should be able to prioritise tasks and mange time efficiently to meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

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Brent Council