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.
Ready to launch your procurement career? Apply today!
Procurement Support Officer - Cambridgeshire in West End 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 in procurement and contract management, you will play a vital role in ensuring transparency and compliance in public spending while enjoying a friendly environment that values your input and growth.
Contact Details:
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Recruitment Team
