Strategic Procurement Officer

Description Our local government clients are recruiting a Strategic Procurement Officer. As a Strategic Procurement Officer, you will play a central role in providing specialist procurement advice, guidance, and governance support. Your role is crucial in ensuring that governance, compliance, and best practices are upheld within both the procurement community and the broader stakeholders. You will work to provide the services and projects that align with the aims and objectives as outlined in the Plan. Your Key Responsibilities will include: Support the Category Lead in providing advice and guidance on the procurement regulatory matters and corporate governance relating to procurement processes to ensure the national and local procurement regulations and police are followed. Qualification Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. A relevant professional qualification, such as CIPS, or extensive experience in a public sector procurement context, is highly desirable. Advanced user Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media: Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage. To thrive in this role, you will need: Demonstrable commercial acumen, preferably in a service delivery environment. Able to show the ability to support the delivery of organisational goals with awareness and understanding of these goals, the relevant governance framework, the relevant market(s), ..... full job details .....