Procurement Officer

Are you an immediately available Procurement Officer seeking a challenging role providing operational procurement and contract management support to services across a Local Authority? The role supports the delivery of the Council's procurement strategy, assists with procurement exercises and contract management activity, and helps ensure compliance with Contract Standing Orders and procurement legislation. You will contribute to the effective governance, risk management, reporting and continuous improvement within the procurement function. Key Objectives • To support the Procurement Manager in the delivery of the Council’s procurement strategy and operational procurement activity. • To provide advice and guidance to services on procurement processes and contract management within agreed frameworks. • To support compliance with Contract Standing Orders, the Procurement Act and related governance arrangements. • To assist in maintaining accurate procurement data, systems and reporting. • Support service areas with low- to medium-value procurements in line with Council procedures and under the guidance of the Procurement Manager. • Assist in preparing specifications, tender documentation, evaluation models and award reports. • Manage procurement exercises using e-tendering systems, ensuring transparency and auditability. • Provide advice and guidance to officers on appropriate procurement routes and processes, referring complex or high-risk matters to the Procurement Manager. • Support contract management activity, including assisting with performance monitoring, supplier queries and variation processes. • Assist in monitoring compliance with Contract Standing Orders and procurement procedures, highlighting issues to the Procurement Manager. • Maintain and update the Council’s Contracts Register, ensuring transparency and statutory reporting requirements are met. • Support procurement and contract management reporting, including performance indicators and statutory returns. • Ensure procurement and contract records are accurate, complete and in line with audit and data protection requirements. Description: • The role is inside IR35 and the annual salary equivalent is up to £44k level (£170 per day) • 3 month contract with potential for extension. • Office location in Oxted with flexible working arrangements- 2 days a week in the office-37 hr week.