Senior Procurement Officer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic role focused on public sector procurement, offering excellent self-development and learning opportunities. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a Commercial Category Management approach, ensuring compliance with Government standards while managing significant sub-categories. This role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in procurement, with support for MCIPS qualification and a vibrant company culture that values employee development and work-life balance. Make a significant impact in the public sector, particularly in transportation and safety.

Benefits

Generous holiday leave

Vibrant company culture

Employee development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end public sector procurement.
• Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement Assistants in developing Category Management.
• Manage sub-categories with a value of approximately £25m.
• Ensure compliance with GCF Commercial Operating Standards.

Skills

Supplier Engagement

Tender Evaluation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Influencing

Decision-Making Under Pressure

Team Leadership

Education

MCIPS Membership

Tools

Crown Commercial Service Frameworks

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• A fantastic opportunity with numerous public sector benefits
• Offers agile/hybrid working approach

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic role with excellent self-development and learning opportunities. The role holder will be supported with time and funding to complete their qualification for Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) membership, which will be funded annually by the organization during employment. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in end-to-end public sector procurement aiming to advance into category management. Our client supports continuous development and MCIPS qualification.

The purpose of this role is to provide commercial experience aligned with Government Commercial Function (GCF) best practices by leading the delivery of a Commercial Category Management approach. Responsibilities include managing all stages of the commercial lifecycle, demonstrating value through cost savings and avoidance, and improving the Category Management function. Senior Procurement Officers will collaborate with stakeholders on subcategory plans, determine optimal routes to market, and manage lifecycle activities through a risk-based, business-led buying approach. Strong relationship-building, influencing, and negotiating skills are essential for maintaining collaborative stakeholder relationships.

Job Description

The Senior Procurement Officer will deliver effective, improving commercial services for one or more sub-categories, with opportunities to develop policies, improve processes, and provide assurance to the commercial function and wider business. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Leading Procurement Assistants to develop the Category Management approach across the organization.
2. Ensuring team delivery aligns with strategic objectives.
3. Operating within a regulated public sector environment, adhering to GCF Commercial Operating Standards.
4. Managing one or more sub-categories with a value of approximately £25m.
5. Refer to the Candidate Pack attached for more detailed information about the role and responsibilities.

The Successful Applicant

Candidates should have experience across the entire procurement cycle, including supplier engagement, tender evaluation, contract award, and management, with an understanding of the Procurement Act 2023. Familiarity with commercial policy and public sector procurement is necessary, including:

• Understanding Needs and Sourcing Options
• Procurement Process and Contract Management
• PCR 2015 Public Procurement Regulations
• Strategy and Policy Development
• Using Crown Commercial Service frameworks

Candidates must possess or be willing to work towards MCIPS membership. Experience in category management principles, stakeholder influencing, conflict management, decision-making under pressure, and team leadership are essential for success in this role.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary starting from £42,848 per annum.
• An additional RRA allowance may be applicable: £2,000 for diploma CIPS, or £4,000 for full MCIPS membership.
• Generous holiday leave.
• A vibrant company culture valuing employee development and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact within the public sector, especially in transportation and safety.