Procurement Officer

Job Title:
Procurement Officer

Overview
An opportunity to support end-to-end procurement activity, working closely with stakeholders to deliver compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions and contribute to strategic sourcing and contract delivery.

Key Duties

• Support the delivery of end-to-end procurement projects, including tender documentation, evaluations, and contract award processes

• Publish procurement opportunities via e-tendering systems and manage clarification and evaluation processes

• Work with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and identify requirements

• Support contract lifecycle management and structured handover to contract management teams

• Maintain procurement records, contract registers, and tender management systems

• Manage multiple procurement projects and workloads to agreed timescales

• Contribute to savings, efficiency initiatives, and continuous improvement in procurement processes

• Provide technical input to specifications, tender documentation, and procurement plans

Person Specification

• Minimum GCSE standard education and at least three years experience in a procurement, buyer, or supply chain role

• Working towards or qualified to CIPS Level 4

• Good understanding of procurement legislation, sourcing processes, and commercial principles

• Strong organisational, analytical, and IT skills with excellent attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines

• Demonstrable commercial awareness and understanding of financial and contractual processes