Were looking for a Procurement Officer to join our Procurement and Contracting team.
Youll support colleagues across the organisation with their procurement requirements, providing practical advice throughout the contracting process and supporting more complex procurements alongside the Head of Procurement and Contracting.
What youll be doing
- Providing procurement and contracting advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Managing procurement exercises from planning and tender documentation through to evaluation, award and contract management.
- Managing procurements through the e-tendering portal, including adverts, tender documents, supplier questions and award notices.
- Advising on appropriate routes to market, including framework agreements and mini competitions.
- Supporting evaluation and moderation exercises and supplier feedback.
Youll need:
- Experience of working with public sector procurement regulations.
- Experience of managing tenders electronically.
- Purchasing and procurement experience, including developing procurement strategies, evaluating tender responses, awarding contracts and managing supplier relationships and performance.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple procurements while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to undertake a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification.
Experience of procurement across both the public and private sectors, or of procuring construction, consultancy or public transport contracts, would be an advantage.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates with different experiences and perspectives.
Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Right to Work: Applicants must have the correct Right to Work in the UK. Please ensure you meet the relevant requirements before applying.