Procurement Officer

Distinct; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established not-for-profit organization is seeking a Procurement Officer to enhance their procurement services. In this role, you will manage the complete tender process for various goods and services, ensuring compliance and effectiveness. This dynamic position requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Join a forward-thinking organization that values efficiency and quality in procurement, and make a significant impact on their operational success.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

CIPS Study Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing formal tendering processes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement processes including frameworks and DPS.
• Draft and publish tender documentation and contract notices.

Skills

Tendering processes

Supplier evaluation

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This range is provided by Distinct. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Distinct

• 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.

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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