Senior Procurement Officer

Service Care Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public sector procurement is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer in Tower Hamlets. You will manage construction and facilities management procurement exercises, ensuring compliance with regulations and leading high-profile projects. This full-time temporary role offers a competitive daily rate, emphasizing expertise in public procurement and JCT contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Local Authority procurement.
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and compliance with PCR 2015.
• Familiarity with construction protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement exercises in construction and FM.
• Lead procurements over thresholds and advise clients on regulations.
• Assemble tender packs and support post-tender evaluations.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Compliance with PCR 2015

JCT contracts

Procurement management

Tools

Proactis

Public buying organisation frameworks

Job description

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Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to manage end-to-end construction and facilities management (FM) procurement exercises for a client in Tower Hamlets.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in public sector procurement, specifically in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the use of JCT Suite of contracts.

This is a full time, temporary role offering £475 per day Umberlla LTD (£361.33 per day PAYE).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage construction and FM procurement exercises in line with PCR 2015 and organisational procedures.
• Assemble and complete tender packs, working closely with project teams and internal departments.
• Lead over-threshold procurements and call-offs from frameworks such as ESPO, YPO, and CCS.
• Use the London Tender e-procurement portal (Proactis) or similar systems to run procurement processes.
• Support post-tender evaluation, including moderation processes and contract awards.
• Advise clients to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and manage high-profile procurement projects independently.
• Lead and develop Category Officers within project teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing procurement in a Local Authority or equivalent public body.
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and PCR 2015 compliance.
• Experience in using public buying organisation frameworks and e-procurement systems.
• Familiarity with construction project protocols and RIBA work stages.