Procurement Officer

Outsource Uk Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK Ltd in Leeds is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer for a hands-on, operational role during a period of transition. You will manage procurement activity from initial requirements through to contract award, work within governance structures, and support supplier due diligence and risk management.

The position is 3 months initially (potential to extend to 6), onsite three days per week, with a daily rate of £450 Umbrella Inside IR35 in the Financial/Public Sector.

Qualifications

• Hands-on procurement experience across procurement and contract management processes.
• Experience managing procurement activity through to contract award.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and the Procurement Act 2023.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day procurement and contract management activity.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes from requirements to award.
• Support public sector framework procurements and ensure compliance with procurement rules.
• Apply knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement rules.
• Support contract owners with new procurements and renewals.
• Maintain Contract Register and Contract Finder.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Public Sector Procurement

Negotiation

Tools

Contract Finder

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: Leeds - 3 days per week onsite

Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to extend to 6 months

Rate: £450 per day Umbrella, Inside IR35 Client: Financial/ Public Sector

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to join during a period of transition and provide hands-on support across the procurement and contract management function. This is an operational procurement role, suited to someone who is comfortable getting involved in the detail and managing procurement activity from initial requirements through to contract award. You will support ongoing procurement activity, supplier due diligence, contract administration and governance, ensuring business-critical activity continues smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day procurement and contract management activity across the organisation.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes, from initial requirements through to supplier selection and contract award.
• Support public sector framework procurements and ensure processes comply with relevant procurement requirements.
• Apply knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement rules.
• Support contract owners with new procurements and contract renewals.
• Manage contract administration, including maintaining the Contract Register and Contract Finder.
• Complete and support supplier due diligence and elevate compliance issues where required.
• Work with stakeholders and business sponsors to ensure procurement processes are followed effectively.
• Support supplier and contract governance activities.
• Provide wider support to the Procurement and Contract Management function as required.
• Identify and manage procurement and supplier risks within your area of responsibility.

About You

We are looking for a hands-on procurement professional who can operate confidently in a lean team and take ownership of day-to-day procurement activity.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working in a Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Advisor or similar hands-on procurement role.
• Strong practical experience across procurement and contract management processes.
• Experience managing procurement activity through to contract award.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience with supplier due diligence, contract administration and procurement governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within Financial Services or another highly regulated environment.
• Experience within the public sector, particularly local government or related organisations.
• Experience working with procurement frameworks.
• Knowledge of pension, investment or LGPS environments.
• Experience with procurement portals, Contract Finder or contract management systems.
• Strong MS365 skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an operational, delivery-focused procurement professional rather than a senior strategic procurement leader. You will be comfortable working hands-on, managing the detail of procurement processes while confidently engaging with stakeholders across the organisation. Must have experiance with Procurement Act 2023. Public sector procurement experience is highly desirable, with Financial Services experience also strongly welcomed.