Application Deadline: 8 July 2026
Department: Governance & Legal
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Sheffield Head Office
Reporting To: Jill Smith
Compensation: £42,840 – £46,142 / year
Description
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £42,840 – £46,142
- Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to support the delivery of high-impact procurement activity across the organisation.
At SYMCA, we’re not just procuring goods and services — we’re investing in the future of our communities. As a Procurement Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact procurements that support transport, housing, skills, and economic development across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile. Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
About the role
The role is key to ensuring that our procurement function and practices are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our strategic goals, helping us deliver best value for money across a diverse range of goods and services.
Key responsibilities
- Support procurement activity for a nominated area of spend, working closely with the Procurement Manager.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues across SYMCA to ensure procurement is compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned.
- Help develop and implement systems, procedures, and protocols that underpin effective procurement management.
- Ensure procurement processes — from tendering to evaluation and award — are delivered on time and in line with organisational standards.
- Contribute to supplier engagement and relationship management, helping optimise market engagement and buying power.
- Support the development of the procurement pipeline and management information to identify opportunities for improvement.
About you
- You’ll be a confident communicator with a proactive, solutions focused mindset.
- A strong understanding of public sector procurement and a passion for enabling good governance and value-driven decision‑making.
- Recognised procurement or contract management qualification.
- Awareness of the full procurement lifecycle and contract management principles.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, including tender documents and reports.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide clear, concise advice to senior stakeholders.
- Experience of using E‑tender systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Understanding of local government/public sector procurement issues including obligations under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Experience in drafting and implementing operational processes and procedures.
Benefits
- All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.
- Holiday entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro‑rata for part time colleagues.
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
- Hybrid working – Most roles offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Remote working contracts are not accommodated unless specifically stated.
- Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi‑Scheme which allows office‑based employees flexibility and discretion over their working hours, accruing credit or debit of working hours, and taking time‑off in the form of Flexi‑Leave or banked Annual Leave.
- Rewarding You – Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
- Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on‑the‑job training and qualifications.
- Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
- All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment; all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.
Where candidates have disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.
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