What's involved with this role: Procurement Officer Gloucestershire 5276063 £235.22 per day PAYE Initial contract for 3 months The role: In this role, you will provide expert guidance and support on a wide range of procurement and contract matters. You will lead tenders for goods and services, ensuring full compliance with council policies and legislative requirements, while driving best value, social value, and sustainability. Key Accountabilities: Deliver procurement and contract management advice across the council. Lead and manage tenders in line with legislation and council procedures. Ensure goods and services deliver value for money, social value, and climate impact considerations. Build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Monitor and report on procurement activity to support compliance and performance. Key Criteria: Knowledge of public sector procurement policies, procedures, and legislation. Experience in procurement, commissioning, contract management, or a related field such as legal background. Strong organisational, analytical, and IT skills. Effective communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to deliver results within demanding timescales and budgets. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. VW Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.