Procurement & Contracts Specialist — Public Sector

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Hereford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Career progression

Annual leave 31 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Commercial Officer to join the Commercial Services Team. The role focuses on providing procurement guidance across services, developing strategies and tender documentation to maximise value for money, and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation.

You will engage with stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for residents and communities, with flexible workloads and opportunities to influence structure and reporting within the team.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or able to demonstrate relevant procurement and commercial experience.
• Ideally experienced in working within a public sector procurement and supply environment.
• Committed to delivering value for money and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality procurement advice and guidance across a diverse range of service areas.
• Develop effective procurement strategies and tender documentation to achieve value for money.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure procurement activity supports council objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent

CIPS Level 5 desirable

Job description

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Commercial Officer to join the Commercial Services Team. The role focuses on providing procurement guidance across services, developing strategies and tender documentation to maximise value for money, and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation.

You will engage with stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for residents and communities, with flexible workloads and opportunities to influence structure and reporting within the team.