Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

The Procurement Systems team sits within the wider Procurement Services at Coventry City Council, and the successful candidates will be joining the team at an exciting time!

Procurement Services recently launched its latest Procurement Strategy 2025-2030, with a focus on supporting SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), which are at the heart of the ongoing economic and social development of the city.

Procurement Services has a demonstrable track record of developing its staff and providing career pathways into procurement.

A wealth of information about the service can be found on our website: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/business-council

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

What is the job role?

Working with the Procurement Systems Manager, you will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Procurement Strategy. The team provides advice and information on procurement matters to procurement colleagues, procurement practitioners and colleagues across the Council.

The role of the Procurement Systems Officer includes;

• The management of procurement systems, including Business World and Purchase cards
• being the source of expertise on procurement systems and processes
• developing, implementing and improving electronic procurement systems
• the monitoring, control and compliance of procurement processes
• developing and monitoring the application of legislation and procurement policies and procedures reporting on exceptions and risk
• training and dissemination of best practice throughout the authority to maximise corporate procurement effectiveness
• supporting the Council's governance framework through the preparation and analysis of reports for the strategic Procurement Board and Procurement Panels
• publication of transparency information for the Council's website

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for applicants who:

• Are motivated and will enjoy collaborating and working in an engaged manner with a flexible and dedicated professional team.  
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Possess strong numeric and ICT skills
• Possess strong analytical skills
• Have a desire to learn and an eye for detail 
• Have good communication skills

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview dates: 30 April / 01 May 2026

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council