Procurement Policy & Performance Specialist

Luton Borough; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Borough Council is seeking a proactive Procurement, Policy & Performance Officer to lead and support colleagues across the Council in applying the Procurement and Contract Management Policy, ensuring tendering and purchasing are compliant and efficient.

You will review processes, collaborate with Finance and Audit, and monitor procurement performance metrics, with a strong focus on value for money, continuous improvement, and effective use of e-procurement and P2P systems.

Qualifications

• Experience applying the Council’s Procurement and Contract Management Policy.
• Proven ability to use e-procurement and P2P technologies.
• Knowledge of UK procurement legislation and governance.
• Working towards CIPS membership or equivalent knowledge/qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide support to colleagues on applying the Procurement and Contract Management Policy.
• Review procurement processes to identify efficiency and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance and Audit to validate internal controls.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and report insights.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives ensuring value for money and compliance.

Skills

Procurement expertise

E-procurement & P2P

Analytical skills

Training & guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Data manipulation

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 qualification

CIPS progression or membership

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

E-procurement systems

Job description

Luton Borough Council is seeking a proactive Procurement, Policy & Performance Officer to lead and support colleagues across the Council in applying the Procurement and Contract Management Policy, ensuring tendering and purchasing are compliant and efficient.

You will review processes, collaborate with Finance and Audit, and monitor procurement performance metrics, with a strong focus on value for money, continuous improvement, and effective use of e-procurement and P2P systems.