Procurement Officer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established not-for-profit organization is seeking a proactive Procurement Officer to enhance their procurement services. In this role, you will manage the entire tender process for various goods and services, ensuring compliance and efficiency. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing expert procurement advice and guidance. This position offers hybrid working options after probation, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to balance work and life. If you're detail-oriented and commercially aware, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working options (after probation)

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 clear tender documentation and contract notices.
• Evaluate supplier submissions and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Tendering for goods, works, or services

Procurement processes

Supplier evaluation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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• 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.