Located on the Lancashire coast, with Preston, Blackpool and the Lake District nearby, Wyre boasts an area of great contrasts with bustling seaside resorts, traditional market towns to picturesque villages within an extensive rural area that includes part of the Forest of Bowland an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Council to provide a professional and high quality procurement function that proactively seeks efficiencies and reduce costs.
You should have or be working towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS). Good knowledge of procurement legislation and demonstrable procurement experience that includes working on corporate projects and managing contracts and supplier relationships is essential. Experience of working within a public sector environment and an understanding of the regulations governing public sector procurement is desirable.
If you wish to join an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that forms part of an organisation committed to making a real difference for the community that we serve, then we want to hear from you.
A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
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