Interim Procurement Officer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in the North West is seeking an Interim Procurement Officer for a 3-month role with the potential for extension. This dynamic position requires strong procurement experience, knowledge of public sector regulations, and a commitment to delivering social value in professional services. The working arrangement is flexible, allowing hybrid work and engagement across various procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Possession of CIPS or equivalent, with experience in public sector procurement.
• Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience leading multiple tenders in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement activities and manage frameworks.
• Engage and lead the end-to-end procurement process.
• Support recruitment processes and deliver social value objectives.

Skills

Public sector regulations

End-to-end procurement

Tender management

Social value objectives

Education

CIPS

Equivalent or evidence of CPD

Job description

Duration: 3 months (likely to be extended)

Working Arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid (once a week to once a month onsite - highly flexible)

Location: Manchester + remote

On behalf of our public sector client, Panoramic Associates is seeking an Interim Procurement Officer to join a public sector organization based in the North West.

Our client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and support the day-to-day procurement activities. You will engage and lead the end-to-end procurement process, manage frameworks, and potentially support recruitment processes. This role involves supporting across categories, with a focus on professional services and place.

• Possession of CIPS, working towards, equivalent, or evidence of CPD.
• Strong knowledge of public sector regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience in end-to-end procurement processes.
• Experience leading and delivering multiple tenders within public sector regulations.
• Experience delivering social value objectives and/or working in the place or professional services categories.