Senior Procurement Officer / Public Sector / Salary £37,000 – £45,000 / Fully Remote UK / Birmingham/ Reading Office Hubs
Senior Commercial Officer | Public Sector Procurement Lead | Procurement Consultant
I am working with a respected UK Public Sector organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join their Corporate Services function on a permanent basis. This is a senior, autonomous role with genuine ownership across a broad and varied contract portfolio, offering real visibility and the opportunity to drive commercial excellence within a well-established public sector environment.
You will lead on complex, high-value procurement activity across the full commercial lifecycle, acting as a trusted expert and key commercial partner to stakeholders across the business.
Why Join?
* Salary £37,000 – £45,000, plus annual KPI-driven appraisal and salary review
* Fully autonomous, senior-level role with organisational visibility and real decision-making authority
* Home-based contract with only 2 days per month required in the office.
* CIPS Training Fully Funded
* Generous Civil Service pension scheme with strong employer contributions
* Structured progression pathway with 3 interim steps and clear advancement criteria
* Rewards and recognition programme within a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation
What You'll Be Doing
You will lead the end-to-end commercial function, managing high-value procurement projects across a broad range of categories — setting strategy, driving compliance, and acting as the senior commercial voice across the business.
* Leading complex commercial projects from inception through to contract award and management
* Setting and driving procurement strategy aligned to organisational goals
* Building and managing a forward-looking procurement pipeline at a senior level
* Shaping sourcing strategy to maximise competition, value for money, and commercial outcomes
* Ensuring robust compliance with PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023, and governance frameworks
* Serving as the senior point of challenge and expertise for stakeholders across the business
* Utilising Government Frameworks and a broad range of routes to market strategically
What We're Looking For
* 3-5 years' procurement experience (Minimum 1 Year Public Sector Procurement experience)
* A proven leader: you take ownership, set direction, and deliver results independently
* Strong end-to-end procurement experience including contract and supplier management
* In-depth working knowledge of PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023
* Experience managing Government Frameworks and a broad procurement pipeline
* Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence and challenge at senior levels
If you are an experienced public sector procurement professional looking for autonomy, leadership and the opportunity to make a difference, please get in touch by sending your CV to Omar