Procurement Officer - Central Government

Role: Procurement Officer
Contract Length: Until 24/02/27
Location: Hybrid/North Greenwich - Attendance on Tuesday and/or Wednesday is preferred.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £361.17 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Procurement Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end procurement activities.
• Running procurement exercises through public sector frameworks and open market competitions.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and internal processes.
• Developing and reviewing tender documentation.
• Evaluating supplier submissions and conducting commercial assessments.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Supporting contract and supplier engagement activities where required.
• Utilising e-procurement systems, including SAP Ariba.

Typical Day

A typical day is likely to involve:

• Meeting stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing tender documentation.
• Managing procurement timelines and governance approvals.
• Evaluating supplier submissions and bids.
• Conducting commercial and compliance reviews.
• Using SAP Ariba and other procurement systems.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Attending team and project meetings.

The role is predominantly desk-based, although occasional site visits and stakeholder meetings may be required. New starters will initially complete mandatory training and gain access to procurement systems and processes

SKILLS/EXPERIENCES OF THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Public Sector Procurement Experience

• Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and regulations.
• Experience using established public sector frameworks, such as Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act and public procurement governance.

   

  Ability to Independently Manage Procurements

• Proven experience running procurement exercises from start to finish.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Confidence in engaging with suppliers and stakeholders throughout the tender process.

   

  Commercial Analysis & Evaluation

• Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing and evaluating tender responses.
• Ability to assess commercial submissions and provide recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience and working towards CIPs

If you are a Procurement Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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