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Procurement Officer

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Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Procurement Officer
£35,000 to £42,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Permanent
South of England

We're delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Procurement Officer to join their high-performing Procurement Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement activity, ensuring compliance, and driving value across a diverse portfolio of services.

The Opportunity

As Procurement Officer, you'll support the end-to-end procurement and contract award process, working closely with commissioners and stakeholders across the organisation.

You'll contribute directly to delivering corporate priorities through effective procurement, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements while maximising value for money.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Officer

Support procurement and tendering exercises from planning through to contract award
Ensure all processes comply with Contract Standing Orders and UK procurement legislation
Advise stakeholders on procurement routes, frameworks, and best practice
Prepare tender documentation, including ITTs and procurement questionnaires
Coordinate tender evaluations and support contract award processes
Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve contract compliance
Maintain robust audit trails and documentation across all procurement activity
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

About You

We're keen to hear from procurement professionals who are passionate about making an impact in the public sector.

Essential experience for the Procurement Officer role:

Proven experience in public sector procurement
Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting end-to-end procurement processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.Desirable experience for the Procurement Officer role:

Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or working towards
Knowledge of local government procurement environments.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Ongoing development and progression opportunities
Flexible working approach
Competitive public sector benefits package.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique chance to contribute to strategic procurement in a values-driven organisation, where your work will directly support better services and outcomes for the local community.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Reference: 225190836

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CV-Library

Procurement Officer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library

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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Procurement Officer
£35,000 to £42,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Permanent
South of England

We're delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Procurement Officer to join their high-performing Procurement Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement activity, ensuring compliance, and driving value across a diverse portfolio of services.

The Opportunity

As Procurement Officer, you'll support the end-to-end procurement and contract award process, working closely with commissioners and stakeholders across the organisation.

You'll contribute directly to delivering corporate priorities through effective procurement, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements while maximising value for money.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Officer

Support procurement and tendering exercises from planning through to contract award
Ensure all processes comply with Contract Standing Orders and UK procurement legislation
Advise stakeholders on procurement routes, frameworks, and best practice
Prepare tender documentation, including ITTs and procurement questionnaires
Coordinate tender evaluations and support contract award processes
Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve contract compliance
Maintain robust audit trails and documentation across all procurement activity
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

About You

We're keen to hear from procurement professionals who are passionate about making an impact in the public sector.

Essential experience for the Procurement Officer role:

Proven experience in public sector procurement
Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting end-to-end procurement processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.Desirable experience for the Procurement Officer role:

Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or working towards
Knowledge of local government procurement environments.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Ongoing development and progression opportunities
Flexible working approach
Competitive public sector benefits package.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique chance to contribute to strategic procurement in a values-driven organisation, where your work will directly support better services and outcomes for the local community.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website
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Reference: 225190836

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