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Senior Procurement Specialist
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- Probably Worldwide
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
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About Us
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Job Description
This is a remote position.
4-month contract role with a local authority
Summary:
- The Procurement Officer is a 4-month contract role with a local authority, designed to support and lead end-to-end procurement activities across the Council. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation, Council policies, and best practices. The role involves providing strategic procurement advice and guidance to Council Officers, aiming to achieve value for money and positive outcomes in the commissioning of goods, works, and services.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises from initial requirement through to contract award and implementation.
- Provide professional procurement advice and guidance to Council Officers and stakeholders.
- Ensure all procurement and contractual activities comply with relevant public procurement legislation, regulations, and Council standing orders.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that support service objectives and deliver value for money.
- Prepare and review tender documentation, specifications, evaluation criteria, contracts, and procurement reports.
- Lead supplier engagement activities and manage tender processes through appropriate procurement portals and systems.
Requirements:
- Essential Experience Required:
- Significant experience managing the full end-to-end procurement process.
- Proven experience working within a Local Authority or Public Sector procurement environment.
- Significant experience managing the full end-to-end procurement process.
- Essential Qualifications Required:
- Degree-level qualification in Procurement, Business, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline; or
- Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS Level 4 or above.
- Evidence of continued professional development within procurement.
- Degree-level qualification in Procurement, Business, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline; or
Additional Information:
- Working hours: 30 hours per week.
- Remote working: This role is likely to be conducted in a predominantly remote manner, with any occasional site visits arranged by prior agreement.
- We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 29th July 2026, apply ASAP.