Senior Public Sector Procurement Lead – Strategy & Compliance

Office Angels Limited; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

28 days annual leave

Dedicated consultant

Free eyecare vouchers

Perks at work

Job summary

Office Angels Limited in Folkestone is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a temporary contract that is expected to become permanent. The role pays £15–£20 per hour and involves delivering procurement activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting the organisation's strategy through value-for-money procurement.

You will work with senior stakeholders, lead high-value procurement projects, advise on UK procurement legislation including the Procurement Act 2023, develop processes, and drive

Qualifications

• Public sector procurement experience required.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation.
• Experience operating at senior procurement level in large/complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to high-value procurement exercises with focus on value for money and compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on UK public procurement legislation and contract rules.
• Support development and implementation of procurement strategy and service plans.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and consultants.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Commercial mindset

Influencing

Organisational skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

e-procurement systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Office Angels Limited in Folkestone is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a temporary contract that is expected to become permanent. The role pays £15–£20 per hour and involves delivering procurement activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting the organisation's strategy through value-for-money procurement.

You will work with senior stakeholders, lead high-value procurement projects, advise on UK procurement legislation including the Procurement Act 2023, develop processes, and drive