Job Title: Procurement Officer (Tenders & Projects)Role Overview
The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing and delivering end-to-end tendering and procurement activities for projects. The role ensures that all procurement processes are compliant, cost-effective, transparent, and aligned with organisational policies, timelines, and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, prepare, and manage the full tender process for project-based procurement, from scoping through to contract award
* Develop and issue tender documentation, including RFTs, RFQs, RFIs, and EOIs
* Liaise with internal stakeholders (project managers, technical teams, finance, and legal) to define procurement requirements and evaluation criteria
* Coordinate tender timelines, clarifications, addenda, and submissions
* Manage tender evaluations, including compliance checks, commercial analysis, and coordination of evaluation panels
* Prepare evaluation reports, recommendations, and approval documentation
* Negotiate commercial terms and support contract finalisation and award
* Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant legislation, policies, governance frameworks, and probity requirements
* Maintain accurate procurement records and audit trails
* Manage supplier communications and maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors
* Identify opportunities for cost savings, value for money, and process improvement
* Support contract handover to project teams and assist with supplier performance monitoring where required
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in procurement and tender management, ideally within project-based environments
* Strong knowledge of tendering processes, contracts, and procurement best practice
* Experience preparing and evaluating tenders and procurement documentation
* Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines concurrently
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, or a related field
* Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent)
* Experience in public sector or regulated procurement environments (if applicable)
Personal Attributes
* Strong integrity and commitment to probity
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Confident stakeholder engagement skills
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £24,420.00-£48,173.77 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person