Job Information
About the Role
The Procurement Officer role is part of the Energy Category within the Corporate Commissioning and Procurement service. The role involves managing effective relationships with utility and framework providers, ensuring contracts are delivered compliantly, performance is benchmarked, and value for money is achieved. You will support the ongoing refinement of key processes, maintaining robust checks and accurate data across the service.
A core part of the role is the validation and payment of utility invoices, ensuring meter readings and charges align with contracted rates. You will also resolve complex billing queries, including disputed charges, and ensure all outstanding balances are repaid in full.
You will lead the delivery of the Energy SLA, including the apportionment of utility charges for shared supplies within public buildings. The role also acts as an escalation point for complaints, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure clear, timely, and accurate communication.
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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