Senior Procurement Officer

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Procurement professional to join a dynamic team in Luton. The role involves supporting procurement processes and managing documentation while ensuring timelines are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary starting at £40,000, along with extensive benefits and opportunities for career growth in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Retailer discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Profit share scheme

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a busy commercial or operational environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy across tasks is essential.
• Ability to balance and prioritise varied workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement colleagues with sourcing activities.
• Maintain accurate records including tenders and contract documentation.
• Generate reports to inform KPIs and spend analysis.

Skills

Experience with Jaggaer systems

Interest in procurement or commercial operations

Strong organisational abilities

Proactive and adaptable

Skilled in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPS Level 2-3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about procurement and looking for a new employer with fantastic benefits and opportunities for growth? We are looking for a Procurement professional to join a team in Luton, where you'll play a vital role in supporting procurement activities and processes.

Client Details

his role is with one of Michael Page's large FTSE clients, London Luton Airport, who are going through an exciting period of growth and transformation.

Description

• Support procurement colleagues with sourcing activities, ensuring timelines, documentation, and stakeholder communications are well managed.
• Maintain accurate and organised records, including tenders, approvals, evaluations, and contract documentation.
• Assist in preparing and formatting tender packs, evaluation templates, award recommendations, and contract agreements.
• Track procurement pipelines and contract registers to ensure timely renewals, updates, and compliance with governance requirements.
• Provide administrative support for supplier and contract management, updating systems and maintaining signed records.
• Liaise with suppliers to support onboarding, respond to queries, and manage compliance documentation.
• Help develop and maintain procurement templates, guidance notes, and user tools under the direction of senior team members.
• Support governance and project meetings by preparing materials, taking minutes, and following up on actions.
• Collate data and generate reports to inform KPIs, spend analysis, and risk monitoring.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Senior Procurement Manager and wider team to enable successful delivery of priorities.

Profile

A successful Senior Procurement Officer should have:

• Experience with Jaggaer systems
• Genuine interest in procurement or commercial operations; CIPS Level 2-3 (or equivalent) would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Background in procurement, preferably within a busy commercial or operational environment.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across tasks and documentation.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to balance and prioritise varied workloads.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with procurement or contract management tools is beneficial.
• Confident working with multiple systems, managing records, and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of 40,000 + depending on experience,
• Extensive company benefits package, including retailer discounts, cycle to work or Electric vehicle scheme, profit share scheme, and much more!
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive and professional company culture.

If you are eager to grow your career in procurement and work for an employer that rewards your contribution, this is the role for you. Apply now!

, we encourage you to apply today!