Senior Procurement Officer

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead and deliver procurement projects across multiple sub-categories, applying best-practice commercial approaches to external and in-house spend. You will provide support and challenge across the procurement lifecycle to achieve value for money outcomes and transform service delivery.

The role requires public sector procurement experience, excellent stakeholder management and knowledge of category management, sourcing

Qualifications

• Public sector procurement experience and ability to manage tenders through a robust process.
• Knowledge of category management, sourcing methodologies, and conflict resolution.
• TPP Certified and solid understanding of procurement legislation (Procurement Act 2023, Regulations 2024, Public Contract Regulations 2015).
• Understanding of the wider public procurement landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver procurement projects across a group of sub-categories using best-practice commercial approaches.
• Manage tenders through a robust procurement process in compliance with legislation.
• Provide support and challenge across the procurement lifecycle to deliver value for money.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement experience

Category management

Conflict resolution

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer

Job Reference: HCC624896
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 27 September 2026
Interview Date: 7 October 2026

The Role:

Hampshire County Council is nationally recognised as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant working environment, flexible working, an excellent work/life balance and a central and well-connected Head Office location in the heart of the city of Winchester.
The Strategic Procurement team within Hampshire County Council are a joint working procurement service with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue and provide procurement services to a number of other external clients including other County Councils, Combined Mayoral Authorities, District, Borough and Parish Council’s, National Park Authorities, and educational establishments.

What you’ll do:

We are currently seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead and deliver procurement projects across a group of sub-categories applying a best practice commercial approach to external and in-house spend and provide support and challenge across the Procurement lifecycle in order to deliver value for money outcomes and transform the way services are delivered.
As part of the Strategic Procurement team, you will be a procurement professional with public sector experience and able to effectively manage tenders through a robust procurement process in compliance with relevant legislation.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you will primarily have excellent stakeholder management skills and good operational procurement experience with knowledge of category management, sourcing methodologies and conflict resolution. The successful individual will be ‘TPP Certified’ with sound working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and have an understanding of the wider public procurement landscape.

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.