Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

Location: Bournemouth

Contract: Temporary (4 month initial)

Rate: £27 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Inc. £24.30, PAYE Exc. £21.68)

Start date: ASAP

Contact: (url removed)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Senior Procurement Officer for a local authority in Bournemouth. This key role involves managing high-value procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations, overseeing supplier performance, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact in delivering value-for-money services and driving strategic procurement improvements.

Main responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement processes for high-value, complex contracts, ensuring compliance with UK public procurement laws, council policies, and best practices.
Oversee supplier performance and manage contracts, including drafting terms, negotiating conditions, and resolving disputes in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to foster collaboration, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance service delivery.
Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations and council governance procedures, maintain accurate records, and contribute to risk and quality management strategies.
Monitor procurement and contract performance, deliver value for money, support financial management, and drive innovation and sustainability in procurement practices.

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or equivalent (desirable).
Management qualification or demonstrable experience in leading teams or projects effectively.
In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks, including compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Significant experience managing complex public sector procurement processes, including developing specifications, KPIs, and evaluation models.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed