Procurement Officer

Step into a rewarding contract role offering hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to influence how public money is spent to deliver high-quality services for local communities. A local authority in the South West is looking for a Procurement Officer to manage complex sourcing projects, provide expert commercial advice, and help shape commercial practices across the organisation, all while working in a flexible and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. You''ll be joining a forward-thinking Commercial Services team, working closely with colleagues, suppliers, partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver compliant, effective and value-driven solutions. With a healthy blend of home and office working, this is an excellent month long opportunity to develop your commercial career while making a meaningful impact on public services. I''d love to hear from anyone with experience as a Procurement Officer or Specialist, Commercial Officer, Contract Manager, Purchasing Specialist or Supplier Relationship Manager, who is looking for a varied and rewarding role. In this position, you will be:Managing tender processes from start to finish, including complex and high-value projectsProviding advice and support on purchasing, supplier management and compliance requirementsPreparing tender documents, assessing bids and supporting contract awardsWorking with teams across the organisation to develop ..... full job details .....