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IT Procurement and Contract Management Officer Level 1 - 37 hours
Torbay Council —Torquay
- £35,412 - £38,220 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- IT
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C.T.C. Wholesalers —Exeter
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Project Interface Lead Channings Wood FTC
Gov Facilities Services —Newton Abbot
- £46,775.42 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust —Plymouth
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Travel
- Communication skills
Buyer
Doorcare South West Ltd —Plymouth
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- IT
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Glanua —Exeter
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
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Kier Group —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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MMC Training and Construction —Dawlish
- From £330 a day
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
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Associate Cost Manager (Infrastructure Consultancy)
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Contracts
- Construction
Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Exeter
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
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AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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Taylor Woodrow —Exeter
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Contracts
- Negotiation
Senior Cost Manager (Water and Environment Infrastructure)
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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- Full-time
- Contracts
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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- Full-time
- Civil engineering
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- Maths
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IT Procurement and Contract Management Officer Level 1 - 37 hours

Torbay Council -
Torquay

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£35,412 - £38,220 a year

Qualifications

Contract management
Procurement
English
Microsoft Office
IT
Negotiation

Full job description

Description

Job Description & Person Specification >

Torbay Council is strengthening its IT Services team with the introduction of a dedicated IT Procurement and Contract Management Officer. This is a key role designed to improve how we manage suppliers, contracts, and procurement across a growing portfolio of digital and technology services.

Torbay Council is a diverse Unitary Authority comprised of three coastal Devon towns: Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Residents enjoy easy access to numerous beaches and tourist attractions, as well as having Dartmoor National Park virtually on the doorstep.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement and contract management activity for IT, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and delivering best value for the Council. This includes working alongside technical teams, project leads, and Commercial Services to support critical programmes and day-to-day operations.

Please see the full Job description for all details of the role and applicant requirements.

In return, a wide range of benefits is available to Torbay Council employees.

We would welcome applications from outside of normal commuting distance as permanent working from home could be considered.

This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/it-procurement-and-contract-management-officer-level-1/

For an informal chat please contact Pauline Godfrey on 01803207422 or [email protected].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 22nd June 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

Commercial skills including commercial evaluation, tender analysis and evaluation and identification of appropriate routes to market and procurement procedures.
Ability to quickly become familiar with new IT concepts and technical terms.
Influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to use these skills when dealing with situations where there may be resistance to ensure compliance, improved performance and / or positive outcomes for all parties.
Ability to work on and prioritise multiple projects, dealing with conflicting and ever-changing priorities.
Good attention to detail.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

Awareness of the concepts of procurement and contract management and the reasons why effective procurement and contract management are important.
Awareness of legislation, policy and guidance relating to procurement and contract management.
Knowledge and understanding required to effectively use Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

Experience of involvement in procurement and/or contract management activities.
Experience in problem solving, involving and influencing operational professionals to implement change and improvements.
Experience of working across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and areas.
Educated to Degree level or equivalent or demonstrable experience.

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