Procurement Officer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the UK is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage the procurement lifecycle for Social Care and Public Health. The candidate should have experience in public sector procurement, stakeholder engagement, and ideally a CIPS Level 4 qualification. This role is pivotal in improving service quality for residents, with responsibilities including documentation management and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience managing public sector procurements, ideally within social care or health.
• Knowledge of PSR/PA23 and commissioning practices in social care and/or public health.
• Confident in handling procurements with values exceeding £200,000.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement lifecycle across Social Care and Public Health categories.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement documents such as specifications and award reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and external audit standards.

Skills

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Public sector procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification or working towards it

Job description

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ROLE: Procurement Officer (Social Care and Public Health)

HOURS: 5 days per week - Monday - Friday (1-2 days in officer per month)

Panoramic Associates has partnered with a Local Authority client based in London to facilitate the appointment of a Procurement Officer to join the team, focusing specifically on Social Care and Public Health categories.

This is a key role within the council's Strategic Procurement Team, supporting a portfolio of projects across Social Care and Public Health. The position has become available due to internal team development and an increased organisational focus on achieving improved commercial outcomes and service quality across commissioned care and health services.

Responsibilities:

• Support the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle across Social Care and Public Health categories, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions, and award reports
• Support the development of procurement templates, guidance, and training materials for stakeholders across the organisation.
• Ensure procurement activity adheres to internal governance, transparency requirements, and external audit standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procurement policy changes, best practices, and relevant frameworks.

Requirements:

• Either already CIPS Level 4 qualified or actively working towards it
• Demonstrated experience managing public sector procurements, ideally within social care or health
• Confident in handling procurements with a minimum value of £200,000
• A good working knowledge of PSR/PA23 and commissioning practices in social care and/or public health
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Next Steps:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority making a real impact in the health and wellbeing of its residents.

If you're ready for your next challenge in public sector procurement, apply via this advert or contact Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associates for more information.

Interviews will be held in the coming weeks - don't miss out!