Procurement Officer

Step into a rewarding contract role offering hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to influence how public money is spent to deliver high-quality services for local communities. A local authority in the South West is looking for a Procurement Officer to manage complex sourcing projects, provide expert commercial advice, and help shape commercial practices across the organisation, all while working in a flexible and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking Commercial Services team, working closely with colleagues, suppliers, partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver compliant, effective and value-driven solutions. With a healthy blend of home and office working, this is an excellent month long opportunity to develop your commercial career while making a meaningful impact on public services.

I'd love to hear from anyone with experience as a Procurement Officer or Specialist, Commercial Officer, Contract Manager, Purchasing Specialist or Supplier Relationship Manager, who is looking for a varied and rewarding role.

In this position, you will be:

• Managing tender processes from start to finish, including complex and high-value projects
• Providing advice and support on purchasing, supplier management and compliance requirements
• Preparing tender documents, assessing bids and supporting contract awards
• Working with teams across the organisation to develop cost-effective commercial solutions
• Identifying risks and opportunities to improve services and deliver value for money

I'd love to speak to anyone who has:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supplier management within a local authority or public sector organisation
• Knowledge of tendering processes and commercial practices
• The ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• A practical and proactive approach to solving problems
• A Degree level qualification and Level 3 CIPS Diploma

This role is offering the following benefits:

• Full-time hours
• Hybrid and home-working opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to influence strategic commercial activity and deliver positive outcomes for local communities

This opportunity offers an hourly rate between 25-30

If this Procurement Officer role sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed).