Senior Public Sector Procurement Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Dedicated consultant to support your j

First opportunity to see permanent

Access to eyecare vouchers

Temp of the Month awards

Perks at work

Discount schemes

Well-being platforms

Job summary

Office Angels Limited is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a role based in Folkestone. The position starts as a temporary contract with a clear path to permanent employment, offering a pay rate between £15 and £20 per hour depending on experience.

You will shape and deliver procurement strategy, ensure compliance with legislation, and support stakeholders across the organisation. The role requires strong public sector procurement knowledge and a proactive, commercial approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working in public sector procurement and compliance with regulations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Proven track record in managing medium to high-value procurement exercises.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and delivery of medium to high-value and risk procurement exercises, ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, and relevant contract procedure rules.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the organisation's procurement strategy and service plans.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, partners and consultants.
• Identifying opportunities for improved commercial outcomes, cost savings, supplier rationalisation and more effective contract management.
• Developing and maintaining procurement processes, documentation, contract registers and forward procurement plans.
• Monitoring procurement performance, producing management reports and tracking progress against key objectives and KPIs.
• Supporting the effective use and development of e-procurement systems.
• Advising on contract variations, waivers and procurement governance matters.
• Promoting procurement best practice, delivering training and developing commercial awareness across the organisation.
• Identifying opportunities to increase engagement with SMEs and voluntary and community sector organisations.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification

MCIPS (desirable)

Tools

E-procurement systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Angels Limited is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a role based in Folkestone. The position starts as a temporary contract with a clear path to permanent employment, offering a pay rate between £15 and £20 per hour depending on experience.

You will shape and deliver procurement strategy, ensure compliance with legislation, and support stakeholders across the organisation. The role requires strong public sector procurement knowledge and a proactive, commercial approach.