Procurement Officer

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

Job summary

A local authority in West London is seeking a Procurement Project Officer to lead procurement projects and ensure value for money. You'll advise stakeholders and maintain compliance with UK Public Procurement Regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in the public sector. This full-time role focuses on sustainability and aims to modernise procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement projects, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and tendering procedures.
• Proficient with e-tendering systems and procurement platforms.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data for strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement projects.
• Ensure value for money and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement strategy and compliance.
• Deliver procurement aligned with UK Public Procurement Regulations.
• Contribute to category management development and implementation.
• Use data insights to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide training on e-tendering and procurement tools.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Integrate social value and sustainability into procurement activities.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Procurement legislation knowledge

E-tendering proficiency

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.