Senior Procurement Officer

Fusion People; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chesterfield is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a 6-month interim role. The position involves delivering procurement support to senior leaders, managing tender processes, and ensuring compliance with public sector procurement legislation. Ideal candidates will hold an MCIPS qualification or a degree in Procurement and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a public sector procurement environment.
• Operational understanding of public procurement legislation.
• Experience in using frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement support to senior leaders.
• Manage end-to-end tender process and ensure compliance.
• Advise budget managers and support market engagement.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

MCIPS qualification

Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain

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Senior Procurement Officer, Chesterfield

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Client:

Fusion People

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Senior Procurement Officer

Location: Chesterfield

Duration: Up to 6 months

My client is looking for an interim senior procurement professional to deliver procurement support, to senior leaders to enable cost effective, compliance contracts that deliver savings to the business.

This role will be based in Chesterfield, and it is expected that 3 days per week will be spent in the office, with the remainder working remotely if required when the initial induction period has concluded.

The successful applicant must:

* Hold a full MCIPS qualification or have a degree in Procurement and Supply Chain.
* Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a public sector procurement environment, preferable local government.
* Have an operational understanding public procurement legislation.
* Have experience in using Frameworks.
* Has the ability to communicate well at all levels.
* Can work autonomously in a busy environment.
* Has experience in analysing procurement data.
* Has the ability to identify procurement and supply chain risks.
* Be an excellent team player.
* Has excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

Sourcing the following categories of expenditure would be highly advantageous.
ICT/Facilities Maintenance / Professional Services / Construction and Minor Works.

This role is operational and will involve, advising budget managers and senior leaders on the most appropriate sourcing strategy, supporting market engagement, drafting tender documents, reviewing specification documents, managing the end-to-end tender process, conducting evaluation and mediation meetings, drafting contract documents, writing reports and communicating with suppliers.

Ensuring that all tender activity is compliant to national procurement legislation.

For more information please contact Donna Tranter in the Birmingham Office on 0121 616 7150

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