Procurement Officer

• Location: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per month on-site)
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Pay Rate: £20.29 – £21.14 per hour

Join our team as a Procurement Officer, where you will support the delivery of compliant, value-for-money procurement activities across various service areas. This role is crucial in ensuring that all procurement exercises are efficient, compliant, and well-documented, aligning with Contract Procedure Rules and public procurement legislation.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Procurement Delivery:

  • Deliver low to medium value procurement exercises for goods, works, and services, including framework call-offs and competitive tenders.
  • Support higher-value or more complex procurements led by Category Managers.
  • Prepare and manage procurement documentation, including specifications, tender packs, evaluation documentation, and award reports.
  • Ensure procurement activities are completed within agreed timescales and support tender evaluations, clarifications, and contract award processes.

• Category and Service Support:

  • Collaborate with commissioners, service managers, finance, and legal colleagues.
  • Provide practical advice on procurement routes and compliance.
  • Develop expertise in key service areas, particularly Health and Adult Social Care, Housing, IT, and Facilities Management.

• Governance and Compliance:

  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with Public Contracts Regulations, Contract Procedure Rules, and internal governance.
  • Maintain accurate procurement and contract records for audit and transparency purposes.
  • Identify and escalate any risks, delays, or non-compliance issues.

• Systems and Continuous Improvement:

  • Utilize e-procurement and financial systems to manage activities and documentation.
  • Support contract mobilisation and handover to contract managers.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in public sector procurement or a regulated procurement environment.
• Proven experience with framework call-offs and tender processes.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Desirable: Experience in specific sectors like Health & Adults, Housing, IT, or Facilities Management; procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS); experience using e-procurement or ERP systems.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model, requiring minimal on-site attendance.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.
• Exposure to diverse procurement projects across multiple sectors.