Lead Procurement Officer

Venn Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Procurement Officer to manage high-value contracts for a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire. The ideal candidate will have extensive public sector procurement experience, an MCIPS qualification, and a strong understanding of UK procurement regulations. This role offers hybrid working and a negotiable rate. Candidates should apply promptly with an up-to-date CV.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end public sector procurement activities.
• Strong understanding of UK Public Procurement Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of high-value contracts within an assigned sub-category.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex procurement exercises.
• Challenge service specifications to ensure alignment with corporate strategy.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and ensure robust contractual arrangements.
• Support in developing procurement strategies and tender documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and collaboration across procurement activities.
• Manage and develop a small team of Procurement Officers and Assistants.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Value for Money assessment

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Lead Procurement Officer Required

Contract Length: 3 months+

Location: Nottingham / Hybrid

Rate of Pay: Negotiable

Venn Group are looking for a Lead Procurement Officer to work for a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Lead the procurement of high-value contracts within an assigned sub-category (c.£25–75M per annum) in line with UK Procurement Legislation and Council Contract Procedure Rules
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex procurement exercises, ensuring compliance, governance, and risk management
• Challenge service specifications and sourcing plans to ensure Value for Money and alignment with corporate strategy
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and ensure robust commercial and contractual arrangements are in place
• Support the Category Manager in developing procurement strategies, sourcing plans, and tender documentation
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across procurement activities
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability within all procurement and contracting practices
• Manage and develop a small team of Procurement Officers and Assistants

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end public sector procurement activities and tendering processes
• Strong understanding of UK Public Procurement Regulations and Contract Procedure Rules
• MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience)

To secure an interview for this excellent opportunity apply with an up to date copy of your CV as soon as possible.

At Venn Group we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the volume of applications which we receive this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.