Senior procurement officer

Investigo Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to enhance public sector procurement efforts. The role focuses on strategic procurement management, compliance with UK regulations, and fostering innovation to maximize service outcomes. Ideal candidates will bring advanced procurement knowledge and a results-driven mindset, contributing to effective governance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement processes in a public sector context.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement rules.
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects and ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Deliver market engagement processes and promote effective procurement systems.
• Foster relationships with internal stakeholders and manage procurement data.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Compliance

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Innovation

Education

CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Level 5)

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our public sector procurement team. This role plays a critical part in delivering strategic procurement outcomes, ensuring compliance with UK public procurement regulations, and driving innovation and value across procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities & Objectives

• Gather intelligent information from diverse sources to support strategic commissioning and procurement planning.
• Develop and implement effective training and communication programmes for both procurement specialists and non-specialists.
• Ensure robust governance and compliance with legal standards, protecting the Council from risk and supporting transparency.
• Provide performance insights to senior officers and stakeholders, demonstrating procurement's contribution to strategic goals.
• Lead complex procurement projects using flexible and robust approaches, including tenders and negotiations.
• Deliver successful market engagement processes, incorporating innovation into service specifications and commercial models.
• Promote user-friendly procurement systems and processes across the organisation.
• Drive challenge and innovation to maximise savings and improve service outcomes.
• Foster high levels of satisfaction and confidence among internal customers and suppliers.
• Ensure all procurement processes are fair, open, transparent, and secure.
• Empower and build capability within the procurement team through knowledge sharing and peer support.
• Enable self-service procurement for low-value activities across the Council.
• Embed strategic priorities such as social value, savings delivery, and SME/VCS engagement into procurement projects.
• Continuously improve governance and procurement processes for greater efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Level 5), or willingness to work towards it within an agreed timeframe.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of UK public procurement rules and regulations.
• Proven experience managing procurement/tender processes in a public sector context, ideally within local government.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams and manage risk in commercial/political environments.
• Experience in delivering service improvements, cost reductions, and value-for-money initiatives.
• Skilled in analysing procurement data and making strategic recommendations.
• Understanding of category management and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting complex issues to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative approach to procurement challenges.