Procurement Officer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bolton is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage procurements focusing on Social Care and Public Health. The role involves supporting the procurement lifecycle, drafting documentation, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have experience in public sector procurement and be working towards or hold a CIPS Level 4 qualification. This is a chance to drive improvements in health and wellbeing services.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 qualified or actively pursuing it.
• Experience managing public sector procurements.
• Confident in handling procurements over £200,000.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Draft and manage procurement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with governance and audit standards.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Knowledge of PSR/PA23

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification

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Procurement Officer, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Panoramic Associates

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

ROLE: Procurement Officer (Social Care and Public Health)

HOURS: 5 days per week - Monday - Friday (1-2 days in officer per month)

Panoramic Associates has partnered with a Local Authority client based in London to facilitate the appointment of a Procurement Officer to join the team, focusing specifically on Social Care and Public Health categories.

This is a key role within the council's Strategic Procurement Team, supporting a portfolio of projects across Social Care and Public Health. The position has become available due to internal team development and an increased organisational focus on achieving improved commercial outcomes and service quality across commissioned care and health services.

Responsibilities:

• Support the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle across Social Care and Public Health categories, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions, and award reports
• Support the development of procurement templates, guidance, and training materials for stakeholders across the organisation.
• Ensure procurement activity adheres to internal governance, transparency requirements, and external audit standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procurement policy changes, best practices, and relevant frameworks.

Requirements:

• Either already CIPS Level 4 qualified or actively working towards it
• Demonstrated experience managing public sector procurements, ideally within social care or health
• Confident in handling procurements with a minimum value of £200,000
• A good working knowledge of PSR/PA23 and commissioning practices in social care and/or public health
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Next Steps:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority making a real impact in the health and wellbeing of its residents.

If you're ready for your next challenge in public sector procurement, apply via this advert or contact Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associates for more information.

Interviews will be held in the coming weeks - don't miss out!