Procurement and Contracting Analyst
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,522.44 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hailsham, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Wealden District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | S5011 |
Summary
Love Problem-Solving? Analytical Thinker? Passionate About Procurement? We Want You!
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a Procurement & Contracting Analyst to join our friendly team. If you enjoy working with data, managing projects, and making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes, this could be your perfect next step!
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative group that works across several councils to make sure we get the best value for our communities.
What will the role involve?
This is a career-graded role with hybrid working – a mix of time in our Hailsham office and working from home.
Your day-to-day will include:
·Running quotes for goods, services and works up to £120,000.
·Keeping our contract registers and e-tendering systems up to date.
·Supporting tender processes and analysing spend data.
·Helping colleagues understand procurement rules and systems.
·Improving processes and finding smarter ways to work.
No two days are the same – you’ll get involved in everything from training sessions to fraud prevention checks. It’s varied, interesting and makes a real difference.
What skills, knowledge and abilities do you require for the role?
·Experience with procurement or finance systems.
·Good analytical skills and confidence with data.
·Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations (or keen to learn).
·Strong IT skills – especially Microsoft Office.
·Great communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
·A proactive, flexible approach and an eye for detail.
What do we offer?
·Competitive salary & pension scheme.
·Incremental progression subject to satisfactory performance.
·A friendly, supportive team.
·Opportunities for continuing professional development.
·Hybrid working.
About Wealden
Wealden District Council is a future‑focused organisation committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this responsibility. We are proud to maintain a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where individuality is valued, and all applications are assessed on merit. As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair and accessible recruitment, offer workplace adjustments, and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We also hold the Gold Standards Award for employee wellbeing, reflecting our dedication to supporting our people to thrive. At Wealden District Council, inclusion, wellbeing and equal opportunity are central to who we are and how we work.
Ethical Use of AI in Applications
We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.
AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a Procurement & Contracting Analyst to join our friendly team. If you enjoy working with data, managing projects, and making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes, this could be your perfect next step!
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative group that works across several councils to make sure we get the best value for our communities.
What will the role involve?
This is a career-graded role with hybrid working – a mix of time in our Hailsham office and working from home.
Your day-to-day will include:
·Running quotes for goods, services and works up to £120,000.
·Keeping our contract registers and e-tendering systems up to date.
·Supporting tender processes and analysing spend data.
·Helping colleagues understand procurement rules and systems.
·Improving processes and finding smarter ways to work.
No two days are the same – you’ll get involved in everything from training sessions to fraud prevention checks. It’s varied, interesting and makes a real difference.
What skills, knowledge and abilities do you require for the role?
·Experience with procurement or finance systems.
·Good analytical skills and confidence with data.
·Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations (or keen to learn).
·Strong IT skills – especially Microsoft Office.
·Great communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
·A proactive, flexible approach and an eye for detail.
What do we offer?
·Competitive salary & pension scheme.
·Incremental progression subject to satisfactory performance.
·A friendly, supportive team.
·Opportunities for continuing professional development.
·Hybrid working.
About Wealden
Wealden District Council is a future‑focused organisation committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this responsibility. We are proud to maintain a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where individuality is valued, and all applications are assessed on merit. As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair and accessible recruitment, offer workplace adjustments, and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We also hold the Gold Standards Award for employee wellbeing, reflecting our dedication to supporting our people to thrive. At Wealden District Council, inclusion, wellbeing and equal opportunity are central to who we are and how we work.
Ethical Use of AI in Applications
We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.
AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.