Procurement/Commercial Officer

Rullion; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Commercial/Procurement Officer in Bristol, UK. The role is permanent with start ASAP, subject to security clearance.

It involves 40 hours per week, with 2–3 days in the office, blending office and site working as required. You will develop procurement documentation, manage end-to-end contracts, identify and mitigate risks, support tendering and negotiations, and ensure governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience of managing risks and supplier performance.
• Understanding of project/programme management.
• Strong commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement and commercial documentation (e.g. strategy, tender documents etc.), leading where appropriate.
• Manage contracts end to end
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Support tendering and negotiation activity
• Ensure governance and compliance

Skills

Procurement/Contract management

Risk management

Supplier performance

Project/programme management

Commercial judgement

Education

Professional qualification in Business/Procurement/SCM/Law/PM or equivalent

Tools

NEC/FIDIC/JCT

Job description

Job Title: Commercial/Procurement Officer

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP – depending on security clearance

Location: Bristol, UK

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 2-3 days per week in office/onsite

What You’ll Do

• Develop procurement and commercial documentation (e.g. strategy, tender documents etc.), leading where appropriate.
• Manage contracts end to end
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Support tendering and negotiation activity
• Ensure governance and compliance

What You Will Bring

• Experience in procurement or contract management
• Experience of managing risks and supplier performance
• Understanding of project/programme management
• Strong commercial judgement

Qualifications

• Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience. This may include being part way through the study of these qualifications.
• Trained in, or holds a sufficient level of experience in public sector procurement.

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or JCT

UK National Security Vetting Status – All candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Company information

This permanent/ contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.