Procurement Officer

The Collective Network Careers; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering and R&D organisation is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage complex procurement activities vital for site redevelopment. The role involves end-to-end procurement management, working closely with technical teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on budget. This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of significant enhancements within a modern technical facility, with a competitive salary of £55,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex procurement activities linked to infrastructure and construction.
• Strong negotiation and governance skills.
• Ability to work closely with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support a capital-works programme covering site redevelopment and compliance improvements.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activity from defining requirements to contract negotiation.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage contract variations.

Job description

Procurement Officer

Bedfordshire

£55,000 + benefits

A leading UK engineering and R&D organisation is undertaking a major multi-year site transformation, following significant new investment.

This newly created role offers the chance to be right at the centre of that redevelopment, working as part of an embedded project team of Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers to help deliver a modern, high-performance technical facility.

This isn’t a typical purchasing job. You'll be managing complex procurement activity linked to infrastructure, construction, and facilities upgrades, ensuring projects are delivered compliantly, efficiently, and on budget.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting a live capital‑works programme covering site redevelopment, infrastructure upgrades, and compliance improvements.
• Managing end‑to‑end procurement activity: defining requirements, running tenders, negotiating contracts, and ensuring governance.
• Working closely with technical teams to scope works, assess risk, and identify value opportunities.
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing any contract variations.
• Example projects might include facilities refurbishment, plant and equipment upgrades, or compliance‑driven works (e.g. replacing internal doors, electrical systems, or workshop fit‑outs).