Interim Public Sector Procurement Specialist

Connect2Dorset; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an Interim Procurement Officer to support Dorset Council’s procurement team in a hybrid arrangement. You will handle end-to-end procurement across multiple categories, working with commissioners, contract managers and stakeholders to ensure value for money.

The role focuses on economy and environmental procurements with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, reporting to senior officers, and delivering compliant procurement solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of construction and infrastructure procurement.
• Experience delivering public sector procurements from inception to contract award.
• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with sourcing strategies and commercial recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes in line with regulations and governance.
• Develop proportionate sourcing strategies and route-to-market recommendations.
• Prepare procurement documentation, tender packs and evaluation methodologies.
• Lead supplier engagement, tender evaluation and contract award processes.
• Provide procurement advice to commissioners and service managers.
• Manage multiple procurement projects, prioritising workloads.
• Support stakeholders on procurement risk, compliance and commercial considerations.
• Maintain procurement records and provide project reporting.
• Identify opportunities for aggregation and improved commercial outcomes.
• Challenge approaches to improve delivery timescales and value.
• Support current and pipeline procurement activity.
• Utilise e-tendering and contract management systems effectively.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Project management

Tools

ProContract

Accord

Job description

Connect2Dorset is recruiting an Interim Procurement Officer to support Dorset Council’s procurement team in a hybrid arrangement. You will handle end-to-end procurement across multiple categories, working with commissioners, contract managers and stakeholders to ensure value for money.

The role focuses on economy and environmental procurements with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, reporting to senior officers, and delivering compliant procurement solutions.