Procurement Officer

Distinct; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Procurement Officer in Derby. The role involves managing the end-to-end tender process, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in procurement activities. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in tendering and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

5% matched pension contributions

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working options (after probation)

CIPS Study Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing formal tendering processes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier evaluation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement processes including frameworks and DPS.
• Draft and publish tender documentation and contract notices.
• Evaluate supplier submissions and conduct financial credit checks.

Skills

Tendering for goods, works, or services

Knowledge of procurement processes

Supplier evaluation

Excellent IT skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Procurement Officer

Location: Derby

Salary: £32,000 - £43,500 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 5% matched pension contributions
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working options (after probation)
• CIPS Study Support

The Role

A well-established not-for-profit organisation is looking for a Procurement Officer to deliver an efficient, high-quality procurement service. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end tender process across a wide range of goods, services, and works. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure contracts are procured in a compliant, effective, and commercially sound manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement processes, including frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems (DPS)
• Draft and publish clear, concise tender documentation and contract notices
• Oversee tendering activity via an online procurement portal
• Evaluate supplier submissions, including complex pricing data and commercial offers
• Carry out financial credit checks and risk assessments on suppliers
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal teams
• Support mini-competitions and contract awards
• Keep up to date with procurement best practices and market trends

About You

You’re proactive, detail-driven, and commercially aware, with experience in managing formal tendering processes. You’ll be confident working across multiple projects, building strong internal and external relationships, and ensuring procurement activity aligns with wider organisational goals.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in tendering for goods, works, or services
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier evaluation
• Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Confident in engaging with stakeholders and suppliers at all levels

Interested?

If you'd like to learn more about the role, click 'apply' and I’ll be in touch. Alternatively, feel free to find me on LinkedIn – Bethan Kirby at Distinct Recruitment. You’re welcome to drop me a message or a connection request, and we can have a chat from there.