Procurement Officer
* Location: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per month on-site)
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Pay Rate: GBP20.29 - GBP21.14 per hour
Join our team as a Procurement Officer, where you will support the delivery of compliant, value-for-money procurement activities across various service areas. This role is crucial in ensuring that all procurement exercises are efficient, compliant, and well-documented, aligning with Contract Procedure Rules and public procurement legislation.
Day-to-Day of the Role
* Procurement Delivery
o Deliver low to medium value procurement exercises for goods, works, and services, including framework call-offs and competitive tenders.
o Support higher-value or more complex procurements led by Category Managers.
o Prepare and manage procurement documentation, including specifications, tender packs, evaluation documentation, and award reports.
o Ensure procurement activities are completed within agreed timescales and support tender evaluations, clarifications, and contract award processes.
* Category and Service Support
o Collaborate with commissioners, service managers, finance, and legal colleagues.
o Provide practical advice on procurement routes and compliance.
o Develop expertise in key service areas, particularly Health and Adult Social Care, Housing, IT, and Facilities Management.
* Governance and Compliance
o Ensure all procurement activities comply with Public Contracts Regulations, Contract Procedure Rules, and internal governance.
o Maintain accurate procurement and contract records for audit and transparency purposes.
o Identify and escalation any risks, delays, or non‑compliance issues.
* Systems and Continuous Improvement
o Utilize e‑procurement and financial systems to manage activities and documentation.
o Support contract mobilisation and handover to contract managers.
o Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Experience in public sector procurement or a regulated procurement environment.
* Proven experience with framework call-offs and tender processes.
* Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance requirements.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Desirable: Experience in specific sectors like Health & Adults, Housing, IT, or Facilities Management; procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS); experience using e‑procurement or ERP systems.
Benefits
* Hybrid working model, requiring minimal on‑site attendance.
* Competitive hourly rate.
* Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.
* Exposure to diverse procurement projects across multiple sectors.
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