Procurement Executive

Social Value Portal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Social Value Portal is expanding its team and seeking a dedicated Procurement Executive to join our Procurement Support Team in evaluating social value elements of bids. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model in the UK.

You will assess social value in bids, provide best practice advice, training, and tools, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful bid evaluation delivery.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in public sector procurement or commissioning.
• Good working knowledge of current UK procurement processes and legislation.
• Excellent written communication skills and a structured approach to work.
• Proficiency with data and web applications, including the full MS Office suite.
• Experience in assessing/evaluating tenders using various procurement routes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Support Team in evaluating the social value elements of bids.
• Assess social value in bids using the Social Value TOM System framework.
• Provide best practice advice, templates, and tools related to procurement.
• Communicate with stakeholders on evaluation statuses and provide feedback.
• Facilitate internal moderation and review processes.
• Support process improvements and technical developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide expert advice and ensure successful bid evaluation delivery.

Skills

Written communication

Structured approach

Public sector procurement knowledge

Proactive/self-starter

Data and web applications

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification (or working towards)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Salesforce

ProContract

Job description

Social Value Portal is expanding its team to further our mission of delivering GBP1trillion in Social Value, and we're seeking a dedicated Procurement Executive to join us. Enjoy a competitive salary up to GBP38,000, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a generous annual leave package that includes your birthday off.

About Us

At Social Value Portal, we are committed to helping people, places, and the planet thrive by measuring, managing, and reporting on the social, economic, and environmental benefits organisations contribute to society. Since our launch in 2014, we have become the market leader in social value measurement in the UK, with over GBP60 billion unlocked through our customer relationships.

The Role

As a Procurement Executive, you will support our Procurement Support Team in evaluating the social value elements of bids. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing social value in bids using the Social Value TOM System framework.
• Providing best practice advice, training, templates, and tools related to procurement.
• Communicating with stakeholders on evaluation statuses and providing feedback.
• Facilitating internal moderation and review processes.
• Supporting process improvements and technical developments.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to provide expert advice and ensure successful bid evaluation delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: GBP28,000 - GBP38,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid model with 2-3 days in our London office and the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week.
• Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance from day one and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Access to The Knowledge Academy for accredited courses & training.

About You

You are a proactive self-starter with a keen interest in social value principles. You have:

• Experience in the assessment/evaluation of tenders using various procurement routes.
• A minimum of two years' experience in a public sector procurement or commissioning environment.
• A good working knowledge of current UK procurement processes and legislation.
• Excellent written communication skills and a structured approach to work.
• Proficiency with data and web applications, including the full MS Office suite.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms.
• Experience using online procurement platforms such as ProContract.
• CIPS or other relevant qualifications (or working towards).

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a representative and inclusive team. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities and those with prior convictions. Everyone is welcome; we celebrate and embrace diversity of being and thinking.