At a Glance
- Tasks: Support procurement processes and contract management with high-quality administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a friendly team dedicated to transparent public sector spending.
- Benefits: Career development opportunities and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public procurement while building your career.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
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:
- 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
- Update and maintain the Contract Register in line with transparency requirements; log and update waivers, extensions, variations and supporting approvals
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather information for procurement processes and approvals; manage shared inboxes, respond to routine queries, and escalations
- Ensure procurement files are complete, accurate and audit-ready; support preparation of governance papers – award recommendations, exemptions, variations and risk assessments
- 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
Procurement Support Officer in Hartford employer: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Support Officer, where you'll thrive in a collaborative and friendly environment dedicated to transparent public sector spending. We offer genuine development opportunities for your career in procurement or contract management, ensuring that your contributions are meaningful and impactful. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work culture, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference while advancing their skills.
Contact Details:
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Recruitment Team
