Procurement Officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolsover District Council is seeking a Public Procurement Officer to oversee end-to-end procurement of goods, services and works, ensuring compliance with public sector legislation and value for money. Based at The Arc, Clowne, you will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver strategic sourcing and robust procurement processes.

The role requires experience in public procurement, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and excellent communication and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Experience in public procurement and governance in a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation (Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Public Contract Regulations 2024).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Public procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Public sector procurement

CIPS (working towards)

Education

CIPS (working towards)

Job description

Procurement Officer

Closing date: 02 November 2026

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.