Procurement and Contracts Officer

• Locations 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, GB
• Apply Before 04/08/2025, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Lewisham is a dynamic and complex organisation supporting a local population of around 300,000 residents within the Borough; working in collaboration and partnership with public sector agencies and other providers within the Borough, and across London.

Introduction

Procurement and Contract Management plays a vital role in ensuring that the Council continues to deliver high quality and value for money front line services to its residents. With continued and increasing austerity the ability for the Council to secure both value for money and best value through its procurement and commissioning activities has never been more important. The Council buys a wide range of goods, works and services annually and the efficient procurement of these contracts ensures best value is continuously achieved.

What's the role?

The Procurement and Contracts Officer will provide support to the Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer. You will be responsible for the management of some of the elements of the Council's e-procurement processes and practices; ensure that procurement and contract management documentation is appropriately filed and visible on the Council's procurement and contract management systems. Also, undertake supplier spend analysis and compile management information reports from different Council systems as required.

What's in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving and organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential, as you will work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored, effective solutions. You should also have strong time management abilities, capable of prioritising multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's. Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at