Interim Procurement Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to support a public-sector client with busy tendering workloads. You will handle day-to-day procurement activities, determine the best route to market, and ensure value for money while complying with PA23 and procurement regulations.

The role is hands-on and not senior strategic. The position offers a 6-month interim contract with flexible, hybrid working; 1–2 days per week in the office and potential for extension depending on

Qualifications

• Proven background in public-sector procurement and PA23 knowledge.
• Ability to independently run end-to-end tender processes.
• Experience with contract management and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day tendering activities across multiple categories.
• Advise stakeholders on route to market and ensure value for money.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and PA23.

Skills

Public-sector procurement

PA23 knowledge

Tendering end-to-end

Contract management

Job description

Hays are partnered with a reputable public-sector organisation in the heart of Liverpool to recruit an experienced procurement professional into their team to support with busy workloads. The role is anticipated to last for 6 months and offers flexible & hybrid working practices, with only 1-2 days per week required in the office.

Your new role

The Procurement Officer will support the wider team with day-to-day tendering activities, across a broad range of category areas. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to establish requirements and you will decide on the most appropriate route to market, whether that's purchasing through frameworks or conducting full open market tenders. As Procurement Officer, you will provide procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders and ensure that value for money is delivered whilst adhering to procurement regulations. You will manage contract performance with suppliers and will ensure compliance with the organisation's governance processes.

Please note this is NOT a senior level strategic role; you will play a key role in delivering hands‑on tendering activity, so you must have strong experience of this.

What you'll need to succeed

• A proven background in public-sector procurement with a detailed working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
• Contract management and supplier relationship management skills
• Ability to independently run end-to‑end tender processes which comply with PA23, with recent experience in doing so
• Able to commute to the Liverpool office 2 days per week (some weeks will only require 1 day in the office)

What you'll get in return

• A 6‑month interim contract with a reputable public‑sector organisation
• Flexible and hybrid working policy, with only 1-2 days per week required in the office, giving you a great work‑life balance