Procurement Officer

4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Procurement Officer to join the Children's Services procurement team in Oxford. This full-time role involves managing procurement requests, ensuring compliance, and undertaking contract extensions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in public sector procurement, particularly in Children's Services. The position offers a hybrid working model and flexible hours, along with a competitive salary of approximately £20.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within Children's Services is preferred.
• Proactive approach with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement requests and handle RFQs.
• Moderate procurement processes to ensure compliance.
• Undertake contract extensions in line with governance.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Attention to detail

Procurement compliance

Job description

Category Officer – Oxfordshire

Contract – minimum 6 months

£20.98 per hour Umbrella (approx. £41,000.00 per annum)

Full time

Job Description : Procurement / Category Officer – Children's Services

Location : Hybrid (1 day per month in County Hall, Oxford; additional day quarterly)

Hours : Flexible, with core hours between 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Procurement Officer to join the Children’s Services procurement team. Reporting to the Category Manager for Children’s Services, you will play a key role in delivering procurement and contract management projects, including tender preparation, contract monitoring, and procurement compliance. This role is ideal for someone at an assistant level looking to progress into an officer role, with significant experience in public sector procurement, particularly in Children’s Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond swiftly to procurement requests, managing a busy inbox and handling RFQs.
• Confidently moderate procurement processes, ensuring compliance through to contract award.
• Undertake contract extensions and variations in line with Local Authority governance.

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