Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Highways and Transport

Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office per week)
Contract: Interim - 3 months
Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for public and school transport as well as operational highway contracts. The primary purpose of the recruitment is a skilled procurement officer with an understanding of local government procurement with a Place context. This supports the strategic procurements including: school transport contracts, public transport contracts, highway framework contracts for subcontractor resource and a highway service contract for operational delivery.

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for transport and highway contracts.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with UK public procurement regulations, the Procurement Act 2023, and local authority standing orders.
• Prepare tender documentation, support supplier engagement, and oversee evaluation and award processes.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Support the development and delivery of frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems.
• Maintain accurate records for audit and governance purposes.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms (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.