Procurement Officer

Step into a rewarding contract role offering hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to influence how public money is spent to deliver high-quality services for local communities. A local authority in the South West is looking for a Procurement Officer to manage complex sourcing projects, provide expert commercial advice, and help shape commercial practices across the organisation, all while working in a flexible and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
 
You'll be joining a forward-thinking Commercial Services team, working closely with colleagues, suppliers, partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver compliant, effective and value-driven solutions. With a healthy blend of home and office working, this is an excellent month long opportunity to develop your commercial career while making a meaningful impact on public services.
 
I'd love to hear from anyone with experience as a Procurement Officer or Specialist, Commercial Officer, Contract Manager, Purchasing Specialist or Supplier Relationship Manager, who is looking for a varied and rewarding role.
 
In this position, you will be:

Managing tender processes from start to finish, including complex and high-value projects
Providing advice and support on purchasing, supplier management and compliance requirements
Preparing tender documents, assessing bids and supporting contract awards
Working with teams across the organisation to develop cost-effective commercial solutions
Identifying risks and opportunities to improve services and deliver value for money 
I'd love to speak to anyone who has:

Experience in procurement, purchasing or supplier management within a local authority or public sector organisation
Knowledge of tendering processes and commercial practices
The ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
A practical and proactive approach to solving problems
A Degree level qualification and Level 3 CIPS Diploma 
This role is offering the following benefits:

Full-time hours
Hybrid and home-working opportunities
A supportive and collaborative team environment
The opportunity to influence strategic commercial activity and deliver positive outcomes for local communities 
This opportunity offers an hourly rate between £25-30
 
If this Procurement Officer role sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed