We are looking for a commercially driven Procurement Officer to join this ambitious Public Sector organisation in London.
As the Procurement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's approach to Category Management and supporting strategic priorities.This is a brilliant opportunity to lead procurement projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring quality, efficiency, and savings across a wide range of goods and services.
In this role you will:
* Lead and manage procurement projects at PCR levels and above
* Deliver Category Plans in collaboration with Category Managers and Advisors
* Analyse spend data and benchmark against best practices
* Develop streamlined procurement systems and maintain guidance materials
* Provide training and support on e-tendering and self-service procurement models
* Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act and Council policies
We are looking for
* Proven experience in procurement
* Strong understanding of procurement legislation and governance
* Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to analyse complex data and present actionable insights
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
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