Procurement Lead

Archer Limited; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in the UK is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage tender processes and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. You will be responsible for end-to-end tender management, developing strategies, and coaching stakeholders to enhance procurement integrity. The ideal candidate will have experience in a regulated environment, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. This role offers flexible working, competitive salary, and a commitment to inclusive recruitment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous learning opportunities

Blue Light Card access

Qualifications

• Experience of tender administration/evaluation or procurement compliance in a regulated/public-sector environment.
• Strong grasp of UK/EU rules and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Immaculate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end tender management ensuring compliance.
• Coach panels and sharpen scoring to prevent bias.
• Champion continuous improvement across processes.

Skills

Tender management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Education

CIPS Diploma (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic Procurement Lead to help reinvent how Wiltshire Police and the OPCC buy, partner and deliver value. You'll be the Head of Procurement's right hand - shaping a modern, resilient, customer-focused service and setting the gold standard under the Procurement Act 2023 and public-sector governance. From crafting airtight tender strategies to running auditable, bias-proof evaluations, you'll be the guardian of tender integrity, making decisions that are transparent, fair and challenge-ready.

You will coach panels, sharpen scoring and turn governance into a competitive advantage, working shoulder-to-shoulder with our Procurement Business Partner and Contract Management Expert to land outcomes that stand up to scrutiny and deliver real impact for frontline policing and our communities.

The successful candidate will own end-to-end tender management, from planning, advertising, evaluation, award and record-keeping, to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policy. You will maintain robust protocols and a meticulous audit trail, and guide evaluators to prevent bias, gaming or inconsistency, spotting risks early and recommending corrective actions. You will champion continuous improvement across processes, templates and guidance, and deliver practical training and briefings to stakeholders at all levels.

You will bring experience of tender administration/evaluation or procurement compliance in a regulated/public-sector environment, with a strong grasp of UK/EU rules and the Procurement Act 2023. Detail-driven and analytical, you're confident advising, challenging and influencing stakeholders, and you keep immaculate records. Having a CIPS Diploma (or willingness to work towards) is expected.

You'll have the platform, sponsorship and visibility to deliver lasting improvement - plus a competitive salary, flexible working, generous annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, continuous learning (including dedicated L&D time), Blue Light Card access and other benefits. We're a Disability Confident Leader and committed to inclusive recruitment; reasonable adjustments are available.