Procurement Officer

Kardow; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Bolsover District Council is seeking a Public Procurement Officer to lead end-to-end procurement, ensure compliance with public sector regulations, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. You will work with internal teams and suppliers to deliver value for money and align with organisational goals.

The role requires experience in public procurement, knowledge of UK legislation, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public procurement within public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation (PSP Act 2015, Procurement Act 2023).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes in line with regulations and policies.
• Prepare tender documents and manage competitive bidding processes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide guidance.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Maintain procurement records and support reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and training on procurement best practices to internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement and promote procurement best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

CIPS (working towards)

Job description

Closing date: 02 November 2026

Procurement Officer

Location: Hybrid - Bolsover District Council, The Arc, High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S43 4JY

Salary: £41,177 - £46,579 per annum, pro rata

Job Term: Full Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Closing Date: 02 November 2026

Provisional Interview Date: T.B.C.

About The Role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Public Procurement Officer to join our team. This newly created role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the effective, transparent, and compliant procurement of goods, services and works across the organisation.

As a Public Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring adherence to public sector procurement legislation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver value for money and support the organisation’s operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare tender documentation, manage competitive bidding processes, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide expert guidance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support organisational objectives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and contribute to reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and support training to internal teams on procurement best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices in procurement.

About You

• Proven experience in public procurement, ideally within a government or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation, including Public Contract Regulation 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contact Regulation 2024.
• Excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualifications such as CIPS (working towards) or equivalent are desirable.

Based at the Arc, High Street, Clowne.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Nicola Wood, Procurement Manager on 01246 242582 or email [e-mail]

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives.

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.