Procurement Officer

Keys Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Hillingdon Council is seeking a temporary Procurement Officer based in Cowley. The role covers low to medium-value procurements across goods, works and services, from planning and tendering through evaluation and contract award, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and internal governance.

You will work with service teams, commissioners and suppliers to deliver value for money, maintain records and support continuous improvement, with working arrangements confirmed at

Qualifications

• Strong tender documentation skills and ability to prepare specifications, pricing schedules and award reports.
• Experience delivering end-to-end procurement exercises in public sector or local authority.
• Understanding of procurement legislation and Contract Procedure Rules.
• Experience using procurement systems such as Oracle or Proactis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement exercises from planning through to tender and contract award.
• Prepare tender documentation, specifications, pricing schedules and award reports.
• Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance policies.
• Publish procurement notices and engage with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Tender documentation

Multi-project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent working

Tools

Oracle

Proactis

Job description

This temporary Procurement Officer role with Pertemps Hillingdon Council is based in Cowley, offering £20.38 to £25.91 per hour. The successful candidate will support the Corporate Procurement Service by running low to medium-value procurement exercises across goods, works and services. Duties span planning, tendering, evaluation and contract award, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, Contract Procedure Rules and internal governance. The postholder will liaise with service teams, commissioners and suppliers to secure value for money and sound commercial outcomes. Applicants need strong tender documentation skills, including specifications, pricing schedules, evaluation criteria and award reports, plus the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Working arrangements will be confirmed at interview.

Procurement Officer Job Purpose

The Procurement Officer will support the Corporate Procurement Service by delivering low to medium-value procurement exercises across a range of goods, works and services. You will manage procurement activity from planning and tendering through to evaluation and contract award, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, Contract Procedure Rules and internal governance. Working closely with service teams, commissioners and suppliers, you will help achieve value for money, improve procurement processes and deliver effective commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement exercises, from planning through to tender and contract award.
• Prepare tender documentation, specifications, pricing schedules, evaluation criteria and award reports.
• Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify savings and value-for-money opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Contract Procedure Rules and internal policies.
• Prepare and publish procurement notices via the Central Digital Platform.
• Engage with stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance on procurement processes and requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contract registers and audit trails.
• Support contract award, mobilisation, ongoing contract management and forward planning.
• Use procurement systems, including Oracle and Proactis, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proven experience delivering low to medium-value procurement exercises, ideally within the public sector or a local authority.
• Experience managing end-to-end tender processes, including documentation, evaluation, clarifications and contract award.
• Understanding of public procurement legislation, the Procurement Act 2023, governance and compliance.
• Knowledge of tendering procedures, framework agreements and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience working with stakeholders, budget holders and service teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication, analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, provide practical advice and identify opportunities for improvement.

Desirable Requirements

• Local authority or wider public sector experience.
• Experience using Oracle, Proactis or similar procurement systems.
• Experience publishing procurement notices, managing contracts, undertaking spend analysis and supporting FOI requests.

Key Expectations

You will deliver compliant procurement exercises within agreed timescales, maintain accurate documentation, support stakeholders effectively and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, achieve savings and deliver value for money.