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Procurement Officer

Preston Permanent £33,000 - £43,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a diligent Procurement Officer to join our procurement and supply chain team. The successful candidate will manage procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchase of all goods and services without compromising quality and efficiency.
  • A fantastic opportunity to join the public sector as a Procurement Officer.
  • Flexible Hyrbid working (3 days onsite) with flexitime.

About Our Client

The company is a large organisation that operates within the public sector, specifically within the North West. Positioned in Preston, it consistently strives to protect and serve the community, ensuring their safety through unmatched services.The intended result of all our efforts is to: make Lancashire safer.This is what we are here to achieve. We seek to do this by delivering prevention, protection, and emergency response services; using our trusted position in the community to influence the wider safety of people and working in partnership with other organisations where we have shared objectives.

Job Description

  • Managing the procurement processes, ensuring all purchases are cost-effective and high quality
  • Directly providing a range of services relating to the procurement of goods, services and works.
  • Undertake procurement and tender activity in line with Public Contracts Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
  • To support a 'best value' procurement environment, including ongoing contract management supporting Corporate Plans.
  • Provide commercial / procurement advice.
  • Produce quality reports to assist in overall planning.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Officer should have:

  • Experience in leading or supporting on competitive tender processes.
  • An understanding or Public Sector PCR Regulations is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
  • Solid judgement along with decision making skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritising tasks effectively.

What's on Offer

  • A salary range of £33,500 - £43,000 depending on experience and CIPS status.
  • A competitive Local Government pension scheme.
  • 27 days annual leave plus 2 extra days over the Christmas - New Year shut period
  • Flexitime (core hours 10-2)
  • Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site
  • A vibrant and supportive work culture within a prestigious public sector organisation.
  • An opportunity to contribute to a safer community in Preston.



If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel as a Procurement Officer in our public sector organisation, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Joe Bloor
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6714647
Phone number
+44 114 270 3761

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Preston
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joe Bloor
Consultant phone
+44 114 270 3761
Job reference
JN-042025-6714647