Principal Contracts and Procurement Officers

Directorate:
Adults Services - Commissioning

Pay Level: Grade 7, £41,873 - £47,238 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

The closing date for applications is midnight on 20th March 2026

Interviews will be held the week commencing 16th March and 13th April

We are seeking four proactive Principal Contracts & Procurement Officers to support Adult Social Care commissioning and contract management. You’ll play a key role in managing supplier relationships, overseeing contracts, and ensuring procurement processes deliver great value while meeting legal and best practice standards.

This isn’t just about contracts; it’s about making a real difference for residents. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Council to support services and transformation projects, helping to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and make services better for the people of Slough.

• Manage a portfolio of contracts, making sure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Work with providers to encourage innovation and add value.
• Support fee negotiations to ensure fair costs while maintaining the quality of care.
• Assist with procurement, tenders, and mini-competitions.
• Deputise for the Contracts and Procurement Team Manager when needed and support the wider team in achieving goals.

• Has solid experience in procurement and contract management, including KPIs monitoring and compliance with regulations.
• Is confident in negotiating, analysing data, and building strong relationships.
• Is digitally savvy, comfortable with Office software, video calls, and e-procurement systems.
• Write and present reports clearly and communicate effectively.
• Shares our commitment to fairness, equality, and delivering high-quality and best value services.

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience

At Slough Borough Council, we're moving Forward Together. We believe in our people, our purpose, and our progress. We've created a unified set of core skills to help you understand what we value and will form part of your interview with us.

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The Council reserves the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.