At a Glance
- Tasks: Support procurement processes and contract management in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a friendly public sector team focused on transparency and compliance.
- Benefits: Genuine career development opportunities and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Exciting chance to kickstart your career in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in public procurement while building your skills.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented individuals with a passion for procurement.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and looking to build a career in procurement or contract management? We're looking for a Procurement Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative, coordination and systems support to our Procurement & Contracting Team. You'll support our Contract Manager and Procurement Officers to ensure the smooth, compliant and timely delivery of procurement processes, low-value procurements, contract administration, governance documentation and transparency obligations.
You'll be a key enabler for:
- Procurement planning and low-value procurement activity
- Tender administration
- Contract register maintenance
- E-tendering and publication requirements
- Reporting, data analysis and compliance tasks
- Contract performance administration
- Maintenance of procurement templates and internal resources
What You'll Be Doing
- Procurement Process Support
- Assist with preparing procurement documentation: ITTs, evaluation templates, clarification logs and award reports
- Support tender administration on the e-tendering portal: setting up projects, uploading documents, coordinating clarifications, issuing notifications and maintaining audit trails
- Contract Register & Record Keeping
- Update and maintain the Contract Register in line with transparency requirements
- Log and update waivers, extensions, variations and supporting approvals
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather information for procurement processes and approvals
- Manage shared inboxes, respond to routine queries, and escalate
- Compliance, Governance & Transparency
- Ensure procurement files are complete, accurate and audit-ready
- Support preparation of governance papers: award recommendations, exemptions, variations and risk assessments
- Contract Management Support
- Support the Contract Manager in collecting and recording supplier performance data, KPIs and monitoring returns
- Assist with documentation of contract variations, extensions, change controls and amendments
- Help schedule contract review meetings, prepare agendas, take notes and follow up actions
Why Join Us?
- Genuine development opportunities into a career in public procurement or contract management
- A collaborative, friendly team environment
- Meaningful work supporting transparent, compliant public sector spending
Key Details
Closing Date: 16th July 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received.
As part of your application, you'll be asked to submit a supporting statement. This is your opportunity to shine and tell us how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a great fit for this role, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. We're keen to understand your experience, approach and what you would bring to the team.
Ready to launch your procurement career? Apply today!
Procurement Support Officer - Cambridgeshire in St Ives employer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Join our dynamic team in Cambridgeshire as a Procurement Support Officer, where you'll find a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development and meaningful contributions to public sector procurement. With genuine opportunities for career advancement and a focus on transparency and compliance, you'll play a vital role in ensuring efficient procurement processes while enjoying the benefits of a friendly team environment.
Contact Details:
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Recruitment Team
