Procurement Project Officer / Full time / Permanent / £42,500

My client, a local authority, are looking for a Procurement Project Officer to join them on a full-time permanent basis. To be considered for this role you should be experienced in delivering procurement projects from initiation all the way through to completion. You will be looking to maximise the efficiency and savings across the department whilst ensuring quality remains.

Role and Responsibilities

Advise stakeholders to ensure procurement meets goals, maximises value, and supports community impact
Implement the Commercial Services Plan, Category Management, and Make-or-Buy strategy
Guide clients on high-value procurements, regulatory compliance, and e-tendering
Lead procurement projects from tendering through contract and category management
Focus on cost savings while upholding quality standards
Conduct spend analysis, collaborate on Category Plans, and apply data insights
Share industry best practices and updates with council leaders
Enable self-service for small procurements and provide e-tendering training
Streamline procurement processes, update resources, and improve communication
Ensure vendor adherence to data protection and governance standardsEssential Skills:

MCIPS qualification is preferred
Previous experience delivery procurement projects within a public sector organisation
Strong data analysis skills
Good understanding of tendering systems/ e-tendering systems
Confident and strong communicator
Previous experience working in commercial departments/ roles is preferredPackage:

Base salary of £42,800
Hybrid working - 3 days based on site
Excellent opportunity to work with a complex and rewarding organisation
Fantastic benefits and pension scheme 
Procurement Project Officer / Full time / Permanent / £42,500