Procurement Officer in Milton Keynes

Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date: 05/07/2026

Job Category: Finance

Service Area: Finance & Resources - Services- Professional Finance

Package Description:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. There is also a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low-cost leasing of electric and low-emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction:

We’re recruiting a Procurement Officer to join our Corporate Procurement team at Milton Keynes City Council. We deliver a wide range of services for local people and spend around £200 million each year on goods, services and works. Our procurement activity plays a key role in making sure we get the best value for money while delivering high-quality outcomes for our communities.

Working as part of a supportive and well organised team, you’ll manage procurement projects, advise colleagues, and help shape how services are delivered across the council. Your work will directly support our aim to make our city a better place to live. This is a rewarding role suited to someone with procurement experience, or someone working towards a recognised qualification, who is ready to take ownership of their own work and contribute to meaningful outcomes for local people. This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home-based roles require a minimum of one day per week working from the office or site. Interviews for this role will be held on 20th July 2026.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of procurement projects, from £25,000 through to higher value contracts, ensuring value for money.
• Deliver procurement activity using best practice to support service improvement and efficiencies.
• Support colleagues to develop tender documents, evaluation approaches and approval reports.
• Build positive relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Work with service areas to understand their needs and help shape the right procurement approach.
• Use the council’s e-tendering system to run procurement processes and reporting.

Ideal Candidate:

• Working towards, or holding, a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 4 Diploma (or similar).
• Knowledge of public sector or local government procurement processes and regulations.
• Experience of procurement activity, with the ability to analyse financial and performance data.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong professional relationships.
• Motivated, organised, and able to take ownership of work.

About The Organisation:

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.