Procurement Officer

Bolsover District Council Contact Centre; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bolsover District Council is seeking a Public Procurement Officer to oversee end-to-end procurement for goods, services and works. You will ensure compliance with public sector regulations and work with internal stakeholders to deliver value for money.

Responsibilities include preparing tender docs, evaluating supplier proposals, and driving procurement strategies. The role also covers records management, reporting, audits, and providing guidance to teams on best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end procurement in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation.
• Ability to lead competitive bidding and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Proven track record of supporting reporting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector policies.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage competitive bidding.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide guidance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintain procurement records and support reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement best practices.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Education

CIPS (in progress)

Job description

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Public Procurement Officer to join our team. This newly created role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the effective, transparent, and compliant procurement of goods, services and works across the organization. As a Public Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring adherence to public sector procurement legislation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver value for money and support the organization’s operational and strategic goals.

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare tender documentation, manage competitive bidding processes, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide expert guidance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and contribute to reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and support training to internal teams on procurement best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices in procurement.
• Proven experience in public procurement, ideally within a government or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation, including Public Contract Regulation 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contact Regulation 2024.
• Excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualifications such as CIPS (working towards) or equivalent are desirable.
• Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people's lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council