Procurement Officer (Commercial and Procurement)

Interim Procurement Officer - Commercial and ProcurementLocation: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week at County Hall, Dorchester) Contract: Interim (4-6 months, with potential to extend) Rate: 250- 300 per day (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week with flexible working arrangements Start Date: ImmediateAbout Connect2DorsetConnect2Dorset is the managed service recruitment partner to Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities across the organisation. Built on values of being ethical, trustworthy, and caring, our profits are reinvested back into our Local Authority shareholders. OverviewYou will be part of a collaborative Procurement team of 15 colleagues, working across a diverse range of categories and service areas to support Dorset Council''s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Officer and Business Partner (Economy and Environment), you will work closely with commissioners, contract managers and stakeholders to deliver compliant, efficient and commercially focused procurement solutions that achieve value for money and positive outcomes for Dorset''s residents and communities.This is a hands-on delivery role suited to an experienced procurement professional who can quickly become productive, manage live procurements with minimal supervision and provide additional capacity during a period of significant procurement activity. Role PurposeThe role requires a pragmatic procurement practitioner capable of working across multiple ..... full job details .....