Full job descriptionProcurement Officer
Salary: £40,000 - £51,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: West Sussex / Surrey Border (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to manage end-to-end procurement projects across a diverse portfolio of spend categories while benefiting from a clearly defined career progression pathway. You’ll work alongside experienced procurement professionals, gain exposure to complex and high-value procurements, and play a key role in delivering value-for-money services.
Key Responsibilities
*Deliver procurement projects from initial planning through to contract award and implementation.
*Lead competitive tender exercises, framework mini-competitions and sourcing activities.
*Develop tender documentation, specifications, evaluation methodologies and procurement strategies.
*Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
*Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions.
*Promote procurement best practice, governance and compliance.
*Support contract management and supplier performance initiatives.
*Deliver training and guidance to non-procurement colleagues.
*Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously while ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance.
About You
Experience managing procurement, tendering or sourcing activities.
*Knowledge of public sector procurement, regulated procurement or formal tender processes.
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Good analytical, research and problem-solving capability.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
*A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.