Procurement Officer

We are recruiting for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join a major London-based public sector organisation on an interim basis.Key requirement: The role will focus on running end-to-end procurement processes and managing a high volume of procurement activity within a fast-paced team.Key DetailsContract: Until 18 December 2026 (potential to extend)Location: Stratford / Southwark (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite / 2 days WFH)Rate: £265 PAYE / £361.17 Umbrella (Inside IR35)Start: ASAPRoleReport into Commercial ManagersLead the majority of end-to-end procurement activity within the teamManage a high volume of procurement exercises independently, with support from senior colleaguesDeliver end-to-end public sector procurement processes (mini competitions, direct awards, variations)Prepare governance documentation (e.g. strategies, award papers)Develop tender documentationRun tender processes and coordinate evaluation panelsManage procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba) and ensure accurate recordsWork closely with stakeholders to prioritise workload and meet deadlinesRequirementsExperience running end-to-end procurement processes (essential)Public sector procurement experience (essential)Ability to manage multiple procurement exercises in a fast-paced environmentStrong stakeholder engagement and organisational skillsExperience with procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba) (desirable)If this sounds of interest, please send over your most recent CV. ..... full job details .....