Location: Bedfordshire Hybrid Working Available Day rate: £400 to £420 per day Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? We're partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer supporting Children's & Public Health services on an interim basis. This is a high-impact role where you'll lead strategic commissioning and procurement activity that directly improves outcomes for communities. The Role Reporting to the Manager for Commissioning & Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational procurement support across Children's & Public Health. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement and commissioning projects, including high-value and high-risk tenders Developing and implementing category and sub-category strategies to drive value and efficiency Providing expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders across the directorate Analysing spend and market data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve control Leading commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure best value outcomes Managing contracts strategically to ensure performance and compliance throughout the lifecycle Driving innovation and ensuring alignment with public sector regulations and best practice Building strong partnerships and identifying collaboration opportu...