Procurement Officer in Vauxhall

Reference: 4840144Job ID: 5421790Posted: 2026-10-23Closing date: 2027-01-21Location: LondonSalary: 44,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Government & Public Services / ProcurementCompany: HaysConsultant: Zack WadeHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new companyWe are working with a public sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Officer who will play a key role in supporting its procurement function, ensuring value for money, achieving effective commercial outcomes and contributing to wider organisational objectives.With an increasing focus on compliance, continuous improvement and strengthening supplier and contract management, this is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to make a tangible impact within a purpose-driven organisation.Your new roleManaging and supporting end-to-end competitive tendering processes across a range of categories, selecting appropriate procurement routes and ensuring value for money.Preparing and reviewing tender documentation, developing evaluation criteria, conducting commercial and financial evaluations, and supporting contract award decisions.Advising internal stakeholders on procurement processes, providing guidance on compliance and constructively challenging proposed approaches where necessary.Ensuring procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, alongside internal policies and procedures.Monitoring procurement compliance through spend analysis, audits and reporting, maintaining accurate records and supporting internal and external audits.Building effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure procurement activity aligns with organisational priorities and wider social value objectives.Analysing third-party spend, monitoring the procurement pipeline and identifying opportunities for savings, efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes.Supporting the development and implementation of improved procurement processes, templates and procedures, including supplier onboarding.Contributing to effective contract and supplier management, monitoring contract performance, renewals and expiry dates, and identifying opportunities to strengthen supplier relationships.What you'll need to succeedExperience working in a procurement role, with practical knowledge of competitive tendering (above 5m) and end-to-end procurement processes.A good understanding of UK public procurement legislation and compliance requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023.Experience preparing tender documentation, evaluating bids, supporting contract negotiations and managing contract award processes.Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to analyse spend, benchmark costs and identify opportunities to deliver savings and value for money.Experience working with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, develop specifications and deliver compliant procurement solutions.Good knowledge of supplier and contract management, including performance monitoring, contract variations, extensions and renewals.Strong Excel, reporting and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret information and present clear, meaningful findings.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to provide advice, influence decisions and challenge non-compliant approaches constructively.A well-organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in streamlining processes, improving service delivery and keeping up to date with developments in public sector procurement.A collaborative approach, with a commitment to customer service, diversity, sustainability and delivering positive outcomes for the organisation and the communities it serves.What you'll get in returnA salary of 44,000 plus the opportunity to earn up to a 5% performance-related bonus.The opportunity to play an important role in supporting a public sector organisation’s procurement strategy and commercial objectives.A varied procurement position offering exposure to tendering, supplier management, contract management and commercial analysis.The opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation and help shape effective procurement practices. xsabvtc

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