Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer to join a growing organisation with a strong social purpose. You will play a key role in delivering compliant, value-driven procurement activity across a diverse portfolio, supporting operational and strategic objectives. Your new role
* Deliver end-to-end procurement processes across goods, services and works
* Manage tendering activity, including preparation of ITTs, RFQs and evaluation frameworks
* Build and maintain positive supplier relationships, supporting market engagement activities
* Provide expert procurement advice to internal stakeholders to support informed decision-making
* Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and internal governance requirements
* Support contract award processes, including approvals, notifications and supplier feedback
* Embed sustainability, social value, and equality considerations into procurement activity.
* Maintain clear audit trails and contribute to value-for-money assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
* Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation (Procurement Act 2023 or similar)
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Confident analysing data and managing multiple priorities
* Able to work independently while building strong relationships across teams
* A proactive, customer-focused and collaborative approach
Desirable skills and experience
* CIPS Level 3 qualification (or working towards)
What you'll get in return You'll be joining a values-driven organisation committed to making a positive impact. With a collaborative culture and a focus on continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to develop your procurement career while contributing to meaningful outcomes.The role offers a salary of £40,000 and the team work on a remote basis with occasional meet-ups. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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