Buyer jobs in United Kingdom
Interim Senior Procurement Officer
Connect2Dorset
Senior Procurement Officer HC622624
Hampshire County Council
Aircraft Parts Purchaser
Goose Recruitment
Discover more opportunities than anywhere else. Find more jobs nowSenior Assistant Merchandiser
on trend fashion retailer
Procurement Officer — Public Sector, Agile Working
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Procurement Officer
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Connect with headhunters to apply for similar jobsSenior Procurement Officer
SPRINGCARE LTD
Interim Senior Property Procurement Officer
Connect2Dorset
Interim Senior Procurement Officer
Connect2Dorset
Procurement Assistant
Simply Business
Global Assistant Merchandiser (Maternity Cover)
The Dune Group
Purchasing Assistant: 9-Month Maternity Cover, Part-Time
Hydrachem Limited
Finance & Purchases Officer – Part-Time (Social Housing)
Transform Housing & Support
Buying Admin Assistant - Steve Madden
KURT GEIGER
Buying Admin Assistant
Lovesuccess Careers
Procurement Assistant — SAP & Vendor Support
Ole Miss
Senior Assistant Merchandiser - Homeware (Hybrid)
Page Personnel
Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion Trade Analyst (Hybrid)
Zachary Daniels Careers
Assistant Merchandiser
Zachary Daniels Careers
Procurement Assistant: Sourcing & Supplier Relations
HealthTrust Europe
Interim Senior Procurement Officer
Job summary
A managed service agency is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Procurement Officer for Property Management in Wareham. This role includes leading procurement processes for high-value property contracts, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and maintaining supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have significant public sector procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. This interim position offers a competitive day rate and a hybrid working model.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within property, housing, or construction.
- Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms (JCT, NEC).
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes for property-related contracts.
- Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations.
- Prepare tender documentation and oversee evaluation processes.
Skills
Education
Tools
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office per week)
Contract: Interim - 4 months
Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Start Date: Immediate
We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Assets & Property Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for property management during a critical period of transition.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes for property-related contracts, including repairs, planned maintenance, compliance testing, and construction projects.
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with UK public procurement regulations, the Procurement Act 2023, and local authority standing orders.
- Prepare tender documentation, lead supplier engagement, and oversee evaluation and award processes.
- Advise internal stakeholders on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract compliance for property and asset services.
- Oversee supplier performance and manage contractual obligations, including KPIs and SLAs.
- Support the development and delivery of frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems for property maintenance and construction services.
- Drive social value and sustainability outcomes in property-related procurements.
- Maintain accurate records for audit and governance purposes.
- Provide expert guidance to internal teams during a period of transition or high workload.
- Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within property, housing, or construction.
- Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms (JCT, NEC).
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
- Immediate availability and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.
- Experience delivering social value and sustainability objectives in procurement.
- Familiarity with e-tendering platforms and contract management systems.
- Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in office per week).
- Some travel across the local authority's property estate may be required.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.