Procurement Officer

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority in West London seeks a Procurement Project Officer to lead procurement projects and ensure compliance with UK regulations. You will advise stakeholders, manage relationships, and drive decision-making through data insights. The ideal candidate has experience in the public sector, strong interpersonal skills, and is proficient in e-tendering systems. Join a team focused on sustainability and delivering value for money in procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement projects, ideally in the public sector.
• Knowledge of UK procurement legislation and tendering procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with e-tendering systems and procurement platforms.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and shape strategy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement projects.
• Ensure value for money and alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement strategy and compliance.
• Deliver procurement in line with UK Public Procurement Regulations.
• Contribute to category management development and implementation.
• Use data insights to drive decision-making.
• Provide training on e-tendering and procurement tools.
• Maintain procurement templates and processes.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Integrate social value and sustainability into procurement.

Skills

Procurement project management

Knowledge of UK procurement legislation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with e-tendering systems

Data analysis

Job description

Procurement Project Officer

Location : West London

Salary : Up to £46,000

Contract : Full-time, Permanent

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking local authority in West London, committed to delivering high-quality services, driving innovation, and achieving value for money across all areas of procurement. The organisation is focused on modernising its commercial operations and aligning procurement activities with strategic goals such as sustainability, social value, and financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement projects.
• Ensure value for money and alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement strategy, compliance, and best practice.
• Deliver procurement in line with UK Public Procurement Regulations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of category management.
• Use data insights to drive decision-making and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide training and support on e-tendering and procurement tools.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement templates, processes, and intranet content.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Integrate social value, sustainability, and innovation into procurement activities.

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing procurement projects, ideally in the public sector.
• Knowledge of UK procurement legislation and tendering procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with e-tendering systems and procurement platforms.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and shape strategy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.