Procurement Officer

Brackenberry; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Officer in Nottinghamshire on a 3-month contract, likely extendable. Responsibilities include managing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with procurement laws. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification or relevant experience, and strong public sector procurement knowledge is essential. The role is hybrid, requiring immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of EU procurement directives and UK procurement law.
• Demonstrable procurement experience in a complex organisation.
• Proven involvement in projects from initiation to successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead procurement processes for quotes and tenders.
• Collaborate with commissioners to define service specifications.
• Conduct mini-competitions using existing frameworks.

Skills

Public procurement understanding

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

CIPS qualification (completed or in progress)

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire to assist with the appointment of a Procurement Officer on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.66 - £24.60 per hour

Summary:

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing and delivering the full end-to-end procurement process for low-risk and low/medium value contracts across a wide range of goods, services, and works. The role supports the Councils strategic and operational procurement objectives and ensures compliance with procurement legislation and internal governance standards.

This hybrid role requires a dependable and motivated individual with a strong understanding of public procurement and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders. Candidates should either hold a CIPS qualification, be working toward one, or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead procurement processes for quotes and tenders.
• Work collaboratively with commissioners to define service specifications.
• Conduct mini-competitions using existing national and local frameworks.
• Support above-threshold tenders alongside senior procurement officers.
• Produce contract award reports and necessary legislative documentation.

Qualifications:

• CIPS qualification (completed or in progress) or equivalent relevant experience.
• A-levels or equivalent, with at least 2 years of post-qualification commercial experience.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of EU procurement directives and UK procurement law.
• Awareness of current trends and best practices in public sector procurement.
• Demonstrable procurement experience in a complex organisation.
• Experience managing procurement within a specific spend category.
• Proven involvement in projects from initiation to successful delivery.
• Familiarity with purchase order systems (e.g. SAP) and e-procurement platforms.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have right to work in UK

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills:

Pay Discretion Initiation Compliance Legislation Award SAP LTD Specifications Procurement Documentation Business