Senior Procurement Officer HC622624

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector authority in Eastleigh is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to drive strategic sourcing initiatives that support policing and community safety. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a focus on compliance with UK procurement legislation, and requires strong commercial acumen. Ideal for candidates with a QCF Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience, the position also considers part-time options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous public sector pension scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified to QCF Level 6 or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in managing procurement projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for policing and community safety.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Solid procurement knowledge

Understanding of UK procurement legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Project management

Operational decision-making

Education

QCF Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Want to drive value and make a real impact

Your expertise can help keep our communities safe. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing initiatives that directly support frontline policing and community safety. This is a unique opportunity to deliver value for money while ensuring operational resilience for one of the most vital public services.

Ready to make a real impact Apply now and help us deliver exceptional value for policing and the communities we serve.

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer HC622624

Location: Eastleigh with hybrid working

Salary: PO

Hours: 37.00 hours per week - (part-time and flexible working considered)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2025 at 23 : 59 hours

About the Role

As a Senior Procurement Officer you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Procurement team across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).

You’ll lead and deliver activities across the full procurement lifecycle - driving projects of varying complexity and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels including our national partners. Your focus will be on achieving measurable savings and benefits through productivity efficiency best value and exceptional internal customer service.

From strategic sourcing to demand management you’ll ensure every decision strengthens operational resilience and delivers real value for policing and the communities we serve.

Your Experience

We are looking for candidates who are qualified to QCF Level 6 or who have work experience which is deemed to be at a comparable level.

You’ll bring strong commercial acumen solid procurement knowledge and a sound understanding of UK procurement legislation and the wider public sector procurement landscape. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems is essential along with experience in the following areas:

• Managing and delivering procurement and commercial projects on time and within budget ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Making day-to-day operational and technical decisions to keep projects moving.
• Ensuring all activities are fully compliant with UK procurement legislation and internal policies.
• Prioritising your workload effectively to meet deadlines and organisational objectives.

Travel to sites across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight may be required so we require candidates to hold a full UK drivers licence.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies to support work-life balance.
• Primarily remote working typically just one day in the office per week, more may be required depending on business needs.
• Part-time options considered for the right candidate.
• Access to the Blue Light Card and a wide range of associated discounts.
• Generous public sector pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years of service.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support.

Competencies and Personal Qualities

Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details and complete our screening. Provide evidence for the following competencies and values (Level 2):

• Analyse critically.
• Take ownership.
• Support and inspire.

Contact details for an informal discussion

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role please contact or.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that promotes flexible working to enable officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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