Procurement Officer

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Officer for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting procurement and commercial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing risks effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector procurement, particularly within IT, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. With a hybrid working model, this position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a professional environment. If you are proactive and detail-oriented, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement, especially within IT.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering procurement, purchasing, and commercial strategies.
• Advise managers to ensure compliance with operational procurement procedures.

Skills

Public Sector Procurement

Contract Management

Risk Mitigation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Procurement Qualifications (e.g., CIPS)

Tools

Procurement Software

Job description

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Position: Procurement Officer (Fixed Term)

Pertemps is partnering with a Public Sector service to recruit a Procurement Officer for an 18-month fixed-term contract.

The Procurement Officer will support the delivery of procurement, purchasing, and commercial strategies. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with procurement procedures, manage risks, and maximize benefits from contractual arrangements with third-party providers. A strong understanding of public sector procurement, particularly within IT, is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in delivering procurement, purchasing, and commercial strategies.
2. Advise managers to ensure compliance with operational procurement and commercial procedures.
3. Support development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
4. Maintain partnership and contract registers to maximize commercial benefits.
5. Support contract management to ensure benefits are maximized and risks mitigated.
6. Analyze framework agreements and collaboration arrangements, highlighting benefits and issues.
7. Ensure adherence to Contract Standing Orders in all procurement activities.
8. Assist the Commercial Services team and contribute to a professional service.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in public sector procurement, especially within IT.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.
• Experience in contract management and risk mitigation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS).
• Experience with procurement and contract management software.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive in process improvements.
• High integrity and professionalism.

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working (2 days in-office, 3 days remote). The role offers flextime; you must work 37 hours weekly between 7 am and 7 pm.