Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer – HC622624
Location: Eastleigh, with hybrid working
Hours: 37.00 hours per week – part‑time and flexible working considered
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2025 at 23:59 hours
About the Role
As a Senior Procurement Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Procurement team across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). You’ll lead and deliver activities across the full procurement lifecycle – driving projects of varying complexity and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including our national partners. Your focus will be on achieving measurable savings and benefits through productivity, efficiency, best value, and exceptional internal customer service.
From strategic sourcing to demand management, you’ll ensure every decision strengthens operational resilience and delivers real value for policing and the communities we serve.
Note: You will be subject to a vetting check and the start date will likely be towards the first part of 2026.
Your Experience
* Qualified to QCF Level 6 or have equivalent work experience.
* Strong commercial acumen and solid procurement knowledge, with a sound understanding of UK procurement legislation and the wider public sector procurement landscape.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems.
* Managing and delivering procurement and commercial projects on time and within budget, ensuring measurable outcomes.
* Making day‑to‑day operational and technical decisions to keep projects moving.
* Ensuring all activities are fully compliant with UK procurement legislation and internal policies.
* Prioritising your workload effectively to meet deadlines and organisational objectives.
* Travel to sites across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – full UK driver’s licence required.
What We Can Offer You
* Flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies to support work‑life balance.
* Primarily remote working – typically just one day in the office per week, may be more depending on business needs.
* Part‑time options considered for the right candidate.
* Access to the Blue Light Card and a wide range of associated discounts.
* Generous public sector pension scheme for long‑term financial security.
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – rising to 29 after 5 years' service.
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support.
How to Apply – Competencies and Personal Qualities
Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details and complete our screening questions. In addition, you will be required to provide evidence against the following competencies and values.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion
police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk
023 8045 1611
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time (part‑time considered)
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Law Enforcement
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