Interim Procurement Officer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in the North West is seeking an Interim Procurement Officer for a flexible 3-month full-time role, likely to be extended. The candidate will facilitate the procurement process, manage tenders, and support across various categories with an emphasis on professional services. Strong knowledge of public sector regulations and end-to-end procurement experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of public sector regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience leading multiple tenders within public sector frameworks.
• Ability to support end-to-end procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily procurement operations and manage frameworks.
• Engage in the end-to-end procurement process.
• Deliver on social value objectives and support recruitment processes.

Skills

Public sector regulation knowledge

Procurement process management

Tender delivery experience

Social value objective delivery

Education

CIPS certification or equivalent

Job description

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Interim Procurement Officer, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Panoramic Associates

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 organisation based in the North West.

The candidate should be able to support the day-to-day running of procurements, engage and lead on the end-to-end procurement process, manage frameworks, and potentially support recruitment processes. The role involves supporting across categories, with a focus on professional services and place.

• CIPS, working towards, equivalent, or evidence of CPD.
• Strong knowledge of public sector regulation, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience with 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/professional services categories.