Procurement Support Officer

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking Procurement Support Officers to join their procurement team. In this hybrid role, you will support varied procurement projects across council departments, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering value. Ideal for candidates with some experience in procurement or strong administrative skills. The salary starts at £34,998, with a flexible working pattern, including 3 days in office and 2 days from home.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Season ticket loans

Development programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or contract administration desirable.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement projects of low to medium value and complexity.
• Assist category managers in tendering and supplier engagement.
• Ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation and council policies.
• Support e-tendering and supplier onboarding processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

IT skills (Excel, Word)

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you ready to kick‑start or grow your procurement career in a high-impact, socially responsible environment?

Brent Council is looking for two Procurement Support Officers to join its dynamic and forward‑thinking procurement team.

About Brent Council

More than a local authority, Brent is a diverse and vibrant community committed to delivering public services that genuinely make a difference. From major regeneration projects to award‑winning social initiatives, procurement sits at the heart of it all. This is your opportunity to support meaningful change, contribute to community outcomes, and develop your expertise in public sector procurement.

The Role

As a Procurement Support Officer, you’ll work across all council departments, supporting a variety of procurement projects from corporate services, to environment services, FM and public realm. You’ll play a key role in ensuring procurement activity is compliant, efficient, and delivers value for money.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with early‑stage procurement experience or strong administrative and coordination skills who’s eager to develop into a strategic procurement professional.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting procurement projects of low to medium value and complexity
• Assisting category managers and procurement project managers in tendering, contract drafting, and supplier engagement
• Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processesHelping maintain and improve procurement systems, templates, and contract registers
• Ensuring compliance with UK procurement legislation, transparency regulations, and council policies
• Supporting e‑tendering, supplier onboarding, and contract publication processes
• Contributing to the council’s commitment to Social Value, sustainability, and community impact

What We’re Looking For

• Some experience in procurement, contract administration, or project support (public sector experience desirable)
• Strong organisational, planning and IT skills (especially Excel and Word)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Keen interest in public procurement and willingness to work toward CIPS or similar qualifications
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment
• Understanding (or awareness) of procurement regulations, social value, and ethical sourcing

Why Brent?

• A diverse and inclusive borough that reflects the communities we serve
• A procurement function that supports professional growth and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong work‑life balance culture
• Access to generous benefits including pension scheme, season ticket loans, and development programmes
• A team that’s supportive, collaborative and passionate about delivering public value

The weekly hybrid working pattern will be 3 days a week in the office (Brent Civic Centre) and 2 days working from home.

The salary starts at £34,998 (inc. London Weighting).

Whether you’re developing your procurement career or bringing relevant administrative experience with a drive to learn, Brent is the perfect place to grow and make an impact.

Please apply now for further details.