Procurement Officer

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Volunteer leave

LGPS

Hybrid working

Reduced bus fares

Job summary

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is recruiting a Procurement Officer to join the Commercial Team. You will support delivery of the Mayor’s priorities by ensuring procurement activity is efficient, compliant and delivers value for the region.

You will manage RFQ processes, develop procurement plans, ensure standing orders compliance, and provide contract management support across professional services.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in procurement.
• End-to-end RFQ/RFP management.
• Exposure to professional services/consultancy categories.
• Understanding of government procurement frameworks.
• Working towards CIPS qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of procurement requirements from concept to delivery.
• Publish and manage RFQs via the electronic tendering system.
• Maintain the Procurement Work Plan and Contracts Register.
• Support development and delivery of procurement training and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with Contract Standing Orders and Public Contract Regulations.
• Define requirements, timelines, routes to market and evaluation criteria with stakeholders.
• Act as first point of contact for procurement queries and manage the Procurement Inbox.
• Research markets, suppliers and government frameworks (CCS, Bloom, ESPO).
• Undertake the full procurement cycle including post-tender approvals.
• Provide tactical/operational contract management.

Skills

Procurement experience

RFQ/RFP end-to-end

Professional services/consultancy

Government procurement frameworks

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint aProcurement Officer, to join the Commercial Team. Your key responsibilities in this role will be to support delivery of the Mayor’s priorities by ensuring our procurement activity is efficient, compliant and delivers commercial value for the West of England.

We’re looking for a dynamic, analytical and relationship-focused procurement professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality commercial outcomes. Whether you’re already operating as a Procurement Officer or progressing from a Procurement Support role, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you’ll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

• Supporting the Procurement Business Partner to deliver a high-quality service
• Developing procurement plans and managing requirements from concept to delivery
• Ensuring compliance with Contract Standing Orders and procurement best practice
• Completing RFQ processes through our electronic tendering system
• Providing operational contract management and stakeholder support

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio of procurement requirements from initial concept through to delivery
• Publish and manage RFQs via our electronic tendering system
• Maintain the Procurement Work Plan and Contracts Register
• Support the development and delivery of procurement training and presentations
• Facilitate compliance with Contract Standing Orders and Public Contract Regulations
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, routes to market and evaluation criteria
• Act as first point of contact for procurement queries and manage the Procurement Inbox
• Research markets, suppliers and government frameworks (CCS, Bloom, ESPO)
• Undertake the full procurement cycle including post-tender approvals
• Provide tactical/operational contract management

What You’ll Bring

• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a procurement role
• Can manage RFQ/RFP processes end-to-end
• Have exposure to professional services/consultancy categories
• Understand government procurement frameworks
• Are working towards CIPS qualification (desirable, not essential and we can help you get on track through our Learning and Development support)

Our Offer

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to BristolTemple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real difference to the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The salary for this role is £39,481 - £43,149. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Good Employment Charter

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As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

We want everyone to have a fair opportunity to work with us. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, accessible and free from unlawful discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our team at [e-mail] , we are here to assist and accommodate your needs

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026.

From a recruitment agency?

We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Attached documents

• Procurement Officer JD.pdf