Interim Senior Procurement Officer

CRA Group Limited; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector procurement firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Assets & Property Procurement Officer. This crucial role involves leading complex procurements supporting high-value contracts for property management during a transition period. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in public sector procurement within property or housing and strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation. The position offers a hybrid working model with some travel across properties.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for travel across properties

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement within property, housing, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms.
• Immediate availability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead urgent and complex procurements.
• Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations.
• Prepare tender documentation and oversee evaluation processes.
• Advise on procurement strategy and contract compliance.
• Manage supplier performance and contractual obligations.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Knowledge of UK procurement legislation

Excellent stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage high-priority projects

Adaptability to changing priorities

Experience delivering social value

Education

MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

Tools

E-tendering platforms

Contract management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Assets & Property Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of high-value contracts for property management during a critical transition period. The primary purpose of this recruitment is to find a skilled procurement officer with expertise in property management. This position supports strategic procurements, including managing agents for farms, hotels, and industrial units (must be PA23); lease management and lettings; and fire strategies & risk assessments, Manage end-to-end procurement processes for property-related contracts, including repairs, planned maintenance, compliance testing, and construction projects.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with UK public procurement regulations, the Procurement Act 2023, and local authority standing orders.
• Prepare tender documentation, lead supplier engagement, and oversee evaluation and award processes.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract compliance for property and asset services.
• Oversee supplier performance and manage contractual obligations, including KPIs and SLAs.
• Support the development and delivery of frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems for property maintenance and construction services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within property, housing, or construction in a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms (JCT, NEC).
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Immediate availability and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.
• Experience delivering social value and sustainability objectives in procurement.
• Familiarity with e-tendering platforms and contract management systems.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in office per week).
• Some travel across the local authority's property estate may be required.