Senior Procurement Officer (People Services)

Some procurements buy products. Others help shape lives. If your procurement career has involved sourcing services that support vulnerable adults, children, families, learners or communities, you''ll understand that success isn''t measured purely by savings. It''s measured by outcomes. The right contract can create independence, improve wellbeing, strengthen safeguarding arrangements, expand learning opportunities and deliver meaningful social value alongside commercial effectiveness. The opportunity We''re working with a South West London public sector organisation seeking a commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of service-based procurement projects, typically ranging from 3m to 6m in value. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing stakeholders and running end-to-end procurements that genuinely matter. You might currently be procuring services such as: Adult Social CareSupported LivingHomecareResidential CareExtra Care HousingLearning Disabilities ServicesMental Health ServicesChildren and Families ServicesSEND ProvisionAdult LearningLifelong LearningSexual Health ServicesCommunity ServicesPublic Health ProgrammesAdvocacy and Support Services Or you may have worked across several of these areas and are now looking for a role with greater strategic ownership. What you''ll be doing You will lead complex procurement exercises from early market engagement through to ..... full job details .....