Procurement Officer

Your new companyOur client is a respected public sector organisation responsible for delivering essential emergency services and protecting local communities. With a strong focus on governance, collaboration and value for money, the organisation operates within a highly regulated procurement environment and is committed to delivering continuous improvements across its commercial activity.Your new roleOperating on a hybrid basis as Interim Procurement Officer, you will provide a professional end-to-end procurement service across a varied portfolio of goods and services. You will manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, taking responsibility for procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluations, contract awards and supplier feedback.You will act as a trusted commercial adviser to budget managers and key stakeholders, supporting the development of specifications and challenging requirements where appropriate to achieve best value. This will include analysing tender submissions, completing whole-life cost assessments, producing award recommendations and ensuring procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, internal procedures and audit requirements.You will also analyse expenditure, identify savings and aggregation opportunities, review existing contractual arrangements and engage with stakeholders ahead of contract expiry dates. The role will involve researching suitable frameworks, supporting collaborative procurement opportunities with other ..... full job details .....