Procurement & Contracts Officer

Castlefield Recruitment.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency in the East Midlands is seeking a Commercial Practitioner for a permanent role. This position involves managing procurement strategies, leading compliance activities, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery. The salary ranges from £43,000 to £47,000 with a hybrid working model. Candidates with public sector experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage effective procurement strategies.
• Lead procurement activities with compliance to regulations and framework agreements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for procurement advice.
• Work with contract owners to ensure effective execution of procurement strategies.
• Apply relevant policies for efficient procurement and commercial support.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement practices and processes

Contract management skills

Public sector experience

Job description

Castlefield Recruitment are currently working with a public sector organisation to recruit for a Commercial Practitioner on a permanent basis in Nottinghamshire.

Starting salary of £43,000 rising to £47,000

Hybrid working- 2 days a week on-site

The role :

• Develop and manage effective procurement strategies
• Lead procurement activities, including those requiring compliance with Public Contract Regulations, Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and the development and implementation of Framework Agreements
• Collaborate and influence across the Commercial team and with internal and external stakeholders to provide expert procurement advice and guidance that supports successful project delivery
• Work proactively alongside contract owners to ensure procurement strategies are effectively executed, achieving value for money through the application of best practice principles
• Apply relevant policies to deliver efficient and effective procurement and commercial support, offering guidance and expertise to meet organisational needs

Key requirements :

• Knowledge of procurement practices and processes
• Contract management skills
• Public sector experience is advantageous