Senior Procurement Officer

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Walsall; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead and support procurement strategies within a nominated category of spend. This role involves developing effective procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation. The ideal candidate will provide expert advice and innovative solutions to drive efficiency and cost savings. If you are passionate about procurement and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing effective procurement strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement strategies for goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and best practices.

Skills

Procurement Strategies

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Cost Savings

Job description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer

Working instructions: Remote

Main Purpose of Job:

To adopt a customer focused approach to directly lead on, or support Category Specialists and Assistant Category Specialists, on end-to-end procurement, commercial and contracting strategies for goods, works and services within a nominated category of spend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver effective procurement strategies aligned with the Council’s objectives, working closely with key stakeholders across designated service areas.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, elected members, external partners, and suppliers.
• Lead procurement programmes and manage stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide expert advice and innovative solutions to drive efficiency, value for money, and cost savings across the Council.
• Review, develop, and implement procurement policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure best practice.
• Oversee procurement compliance with legislation, the Council’s Constitution, and internal policies.
• Contribute to and lead key elements of procurement service planning and delivery.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Human Resources and Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations