Procurement Officer

Procurement Heads; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the public sector is seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Officer to manage procurement activities and contract processes. The role requires proven procurement experience ideally in a regulated environment and a Level 4 CIPS qualification. The position offers hybrid working with flexibility and a salary range of £30,000 - £40,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a public sector or non-profit environment.
• Desirable: Level 4 CIPS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of contract management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating procurement activities across the organisation.
• Managing and maintaining the contracts register.
• Overseeing the E-Procurement system.
• Supporting tendering processes.

Skills

Proven experience in procurement

Strong understanding of procurement frameworks

Excellent organisational skills

Strong IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 CIPS qualification

Tools

Digital procurement tools

Excel

Job description

Procurement & Contracts Officer

Location: Horsham, West Sussex (Hybrid working, a lot of flexibility)

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

A leading organisation in the public and not-for-profit sector is seeking an experienced and professionally qualified Procurement & Contracts Officer to join their team in a newly created standalone role. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the procurement and contract administration function across the business.

About the Role:

As the Procurement & Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring procurement activities and contract management processes are compliant with relevant legislation, internal policies, and procedures. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide expert guidance and support throughout the procurement lifecycle for goods, services, and works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating procurement activities across the organisation
• Managing and maintaining the contracts register
• Overseeing the E-Procurement system
• Supporting tendering processes and contract monitoring
• Advising on procurement frameworks and best practices

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Proven experience in procurement within a public sector, non-profit, or similarly regulated environment
• Level 4 CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience) desirable
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks and contract management
• Experience using digital procurement tools and systems
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Excel
• A data-driven approach with attention to detail