Lewes (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£27,829 - £28,486 per annum
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Job introduction
About the role
Join a dynamic team making a real impact
Are you a positive, proactive, and enthusiastic individual looking for an excellent opportunity to begin your career in procurement? Do you thrive on working with people, solving problems, and ensuring best value for money when purchasing goods and services?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
Sourcing Solutions, part of the Orbis partnership, is a forward-thinking, high-performing procurement team supporting public sector organisations across the region. Due to continued success and growing demand for our services, we're expanding our vibrant, supportive, and energetic team.
This is an ideal entry point for someone eager to develop a career in procurement within the public sector. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where innovation and professional development are encouraged. We’ll provide you with the tools, training, and support to build your skills and thrive in a rewarding and meaningful career.
The team is responsible for sourcing contracts below the Public Contract Regulations threshold for various South-East Councils. The range of contracts you will be sourcing are extremely varied. You might be buying vehicles one week, then tree planting and library furniture the next. By obtaining quotes through a competitive tendering process, we aim to get the best quality goods and services at the right price. We advertise locally and nationally, so opportunities are open for local businesses and this also ensures best value for residents.
Procurement experience is not required as full training will be given but buying experience, Customer facing roles or other back office experience is helpful. Previous team members have gained valuable experience in the Sourcing Solutions Team,
Why Join Us: I joined East Sussex County Council 4 years ago and have learnt such a wide variety of skills and expertise in this sector. The Council have promoted me to a senior role supporting the resource and management of the team and this has increased my confidence and provided a good network of colleagues in various departments of the Council.
This role is really interesting as you are involved in procuring a variety of different services, you also build relationships with multiple area’s within the council by supporting them and creating opportunities to improve the economy and local communities. The team is a very welcoming and supportive team and the Council are flexible with supporting working parents which I am extremely grateful for.”
We are looking for people who:
- Are committed to delivering great customer service
- Are able to consistently follow procedures and offer innovative ideas for improvements
- Are able to plan and organise their work effectively
- Have good basic IT skills and a will to learn and use software systems
- Want to be part of a busy, supportive, and friendly team
- Want to contribute to providing high-quality public services across the South-East.
Kickstart your career in Procurement with the perfect role for aspiring professionals.
This role offers hybrid working between in-office and remote working and full IT equipment is supplied.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Chloe Tolman, Senior Sourcing Solutions Specialist at chloe.tolman@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
Interviews will be held virtually on the week of 05 May 2025.
When applying for this role, please provide us with your CV and a covering letter that highlights how you meet the essential criteria as set out in our attached job description and person specification.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page
For excellent training and development
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Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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