Public-Sector Procurement Officer
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,500 to £48,900 per year |
| Additional salary information: | benefits package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2025 |
| Location: | Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6TB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4685451_1746698411 |
Summary
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for driving strategic outcomes and delivering real impact in project work? If you have a proven track record in public sector procurement and enjoy working collaboratively to shape successful projects, this role could be the ideal opportunity for you!
My client is a leading organisation in the sustainable waste management sector, and they are seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key procurement projects and make a real difference in an environmentally conscious field. The role offers a chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact, collaborate with diverse teams, and help ensure efficient and resilient supply chains.
Your new role:
- Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies to ensure a reliable supply of critical goods, services, and works.
- Independently run end-to-end tender processes which comply with the new Procurement Act 2023.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders throughout the end-to-end procurement process, from market analysis to contract award.
- Drive continuous improvement by optimising supplier performance, achieving cost savings, and improving efficiency.
- Champion sustainable procurement practices and collaborate with internal teams and key suppliers to mitigate risks and maximise value.
- Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations while managing a range of procurement projects and frameworks.
Please note that this role is based full-time in the office, so you will need to be able to commit to travelling to the office in Leyland 5 days per week.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A proven background in public-sector procurement at a similar level where you have been responsible for managing your own procurement projects from start to finish.
- End-to-end tendering experience under PA23 (or PCR2015/FTS).
- Ideally, you will be at least Level 5 CIPS qualified, but this is not an essential requirement.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent report writing skills, including the preparation of business cases, tender documents, and analysis of savings and improvements.
- A keen eye for detail, a proactive approach, and a passion for driving sustainable, efficient, and effective procurement processes.
- Ability to commute to the office in Leyland 5 days per week.
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive salary between £45,700 - £48,900 depending on relevant experience.
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
- Company pension scheme matched up to 5%.
- Death in service scheme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and free on-site parking.
- Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support.
- Opportunities for professional development and training to progress your career.
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