Senior Procurement Officer

Crescent Purchasing Ltd; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector purchasing organization in Salford is seeking a Procurement professional to oversee the procurement cycle in the Education sector. Responsibilities include managing contracts and providing mentoring support. The role offers a salary of up to £36,000, hybrid working options, and a commitment to professional development. Candidates with relevant experience in public procurement are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to local government pension scheme

38 days holiday

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a public procurement role required.
• Confident in advising colleagues and clients independently.
• Able to engage with suppliers and manage end-to-end contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for various agreements.
• Guide and mentor Procurement Officers and Graduate Procurement Officer.
• Provide procurement service to members for Frameworks and DPS.

Skills

Public procurement knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

End-to-end contract management

Advisory skills

Social and ethical procurement

Education

CIPS level 4 or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

This role is with Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC), a not-for-profit purchasing consortium providing compliant frameworks and specialist advice on spending practices and value for money in the public sector.

Role

We are looking for a Procurement professional, with knowledge and experience in the public sector, to work with our Contracting team based in Salford. You will join a team delivering services in the Education sector with a positive, can-do attitude. You will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement cycle for various agreements within the People category, including business planning, pre-market engagement, tendering, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and overall performance of the agreements in your portfolio.

You will also provide mentoring support to the Procurement Officers and Graduate Procurement Officer within the Contracting team, and provide a full procurement service to members for Frameworks, Dynamic Markets and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS).

Public procurement knowledge and experience under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and the Procurement Act (PA) 2023 is essential. Experience in a public procurement environment is required; experience in an education setting is preferable but not essential. You will be required to work from the Head Office, Procurement House, in Salford, M6 6AJ a minimum of two days per working week, with the remaining three days normally working from home.

What makes us different?

We are an award-winning organisation recognised as a "Great place to work". We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where ideas are heard and valued. We provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career development, and we are committed to making a real difference.

This is just the beginning; we are growing and evolving and are always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision.

What we're looking for

• Experience in a public procurement role and proficiency with current Public Procurement Regulations.
• Confident in advising colleagues, clients and members independently.
• Able to engage with suppliers and stakeholders, including pre-market consultations.
• Confident in determining routes to market and defining need.
• End-to-end contract management and working knowledge of contract obligations.
• Ability to record KPI data and respond to supplier underperformance.
• Able to manage a wide range of sub-threshold contract requirements end-to-end.
• Foundational knowledge of above-threshold procurement processes with ability to develop and manage under supervision.
• Competency with internal IT platforms (e.g., CRM) and interaction with external platforms.
• Understanding of social and ethical procurement.
• CIPS level 4 or equivalent experience in a public procurement environment.

Candidates with CIPS qualifications are welcomed; equivalent public procurement experience is also acceptable. CPC supports colleagues working towards MCIPS status and encourages ongoing professional development.

In return for your dedication

• Salary up to £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus following successful probation.
• Hybrid working: 2 days onsite and 3 days home working.
• Access to a local government pension scheme with death-in-service and ill health cover.
• Opportunities to develop through in-house and external learning with support to achieve MCIPS.
• 38 days holiday (including Christmas closure and bank holidays).
• Volunteering time off and enhanced leave packages (sickness, carers, bereavement, compassionate leave, maternity pay).
• Wellbeing support with access to mental health first aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to join working groups (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Wellbeing; Sustainability).
• Employee networks for Women, Men and Carers to provide support spaces.
• Social and employee events throughout the year.
• Free onsite parking at the Head Office in Salford.

For more information, please view the job description: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/docs/jd-senior-procurement-officerdocx-1

Next Steps

Deadline to apply is Sunday 5 October 2025.

If you like what you’ve read, please apply promptly as vacancies may close early if there are lots of applications. Interviews will be held in person at our head office in Salford.

Please note that VISA sponsorship is not offered for this role.

If you need adjustments to support your application (e.g., information in different formats or accessibility needs), we will review our processes. Please contact us at [e-mail].

As an equal opportunities employer, Crescent Purchasing Consortium is committed to equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.