Procurement Officer
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £250.0 to £320.0 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2v 6dn |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4710509_1753361624 |
Summary
Procurement Officer
London (2 days a week in the office)
£250 to £320 per day (Inside IR35)
Are you passionate about driving value, ensuring compliance, and making a strategic impact through procurement? Join a dynamic procurement team that sits at the heart of the organisation, influencing operations across all directorates.
About the Role
As Procurement Officer, you'll support the Procurement Manager in elevating procurement as a strategic enabler. You'll advise stakeholders across departments, manage a diverse portfolio of procurements-including high-value projects-and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal policies.
This is a high-profile role with exposure to senior decision-makers. Your expertise will guide the organisation in securing best value, reducing risk, and integrating social value into procurement exercises.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement exercises in line with policy, law, and strategic goals
- Draft and refine Statements of Requirement to attract strong market interest
- Advise teams on procurement planning, market engagement, and risk mitigation
- Embed sustainability, SME engagement, and social value where appropriate
- Manage contract negotiations and support implementation and monitoring
- Deputise for the Procurement Manager when required
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contribute to administrative tasks
What We're Looking For
- CIPS Level 4 qualification and sound public sector procurement knowledge
- Experience providing procurement advice in a regulated/public sector environment
- Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023 (preferably with Transforming Public Procurement Certification
- Commercial acumen with strong risk assessment and contract management skills
- Able to influence, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively
- Demonstrates behaviours in: Making Effective Decisions, Working Together, Delivering at Pace, and Communicating and Influencing
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