Procurement Officer
JOB_53594484750461Job type
PermanentLocation
Manchester (hybrid)Working Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£28,500–39,800
Public-Sector Procurement Officer working for a reputable organisation in Manchester with hybrid working
Your new company
A well-known, reputable and award-winning public-sector employer in Manchester is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team.
Your new role
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for delivering best practice procurement which delivers optimal value for money for stakeholders across services, works and goods. Working closely with Category Managers, you will support with the overall category strategy, and you'll provide procurement guidance and advice to internal and external customers. As Procurement Officer, you will have responsibility for your own procurement projects, including managing the end-to-end tender process under the new Procurement Act, where applicable. You will also manage suppliers' performance against contractual obligations, and will manage relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
A well-known, reputable and award-winning public-sector employer in Manchester is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team.
Your new role
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for delivering best practice procurement which delivers optimal value for money for stakeholders across services, works and goods. Working closely with Category Managers, you will support with the overall category strategy, and you'll provide procurement guidance and advice to internal and external customers. As Procurement Officer, you will have responsibility for your own procurement projects, including managing the end-to-end tender process under the new Procurement Act, where applicable. You will also manage suppliers' performance against contractual obligations, and will manage relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous procurement experience within a public sector organisation
- Working knowledge of PA23 (or at least PCR2015)
- Experience in the end-to-end procurement process from specification, to tendering, to contract management
- Experience of analysing spend data and savings data
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and comfortable producing reports for senior stakeholders
- Ideally, you will be CIPS qualified, or working towards
What you'll get in return
- Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience level, between £28,500 and £39,800
- Local government pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Procurement OfficerJOB_535944847504612025-11-262026-02-25
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