Procurement Officer

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Procurement Officer to lead procurement activities, ensuring stakeholder needs are met and implementing innovative strategies. The role requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience and a full UK driving licence. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual looking to advance their career in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in managing tender processes in a public sector or similar environment.
• Commitment to achieving MCIPS status.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities, including pre-market engagement, tendering, evaluations and contract management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet their contracting needs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for sustainable success.
• Manage contract documentation and ensure compliance with procurement legislation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

Procurement Officer

Positions: 2 available – 1 permanent full time, 1 12‑month FTC part time (22.2 hrs per week)

Location: Surrey or Sussex – hybrid working, one day onsite per week

Salary: circa £40,000 per annum

Are you a dynamic and results‑driven professional with a passion for procurement? Our client is seeking a Procurement Officer to join their team and lead procurement activities that make a real difference. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, they aim to drive sustainable solutions and deliver best value for their stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities, including pre‑market engagement, tendering, evaluations and contract management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure their contracting needs are met.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for sustainable commercial success.
• Prepare financial analyses and forecasts to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Manage contract documentation and ensure compliance with procurement legislation.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of key data to measure performance against contractual outcomes.
• Participate in contract negotiations to secure value for money.
• Represent the organisation in national and regional projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience in managing tender processes in a public sector or similar environment.
• Commitment to achieving MCIPS status.
• Strong analytical skills related to spend baselines, benchmarking and benefit tracking.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of market dynamics and negotiation principles.
• Strong organisational skills for effective project planning.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel.

This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the success of our client while advancing your career in procurement. You will be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence. If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV today and a member of the team will be in touch.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.