Senior Procurement Officer (People Services) in Vauxhall

Some procurements buy products.

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.

Others help shape lives.

If your procurement career has involved sourcing services that support vulnerable adults, children, families, learners or communities, you’ll understand that success isn’t measured purely by savings.It’s measured by outcomes.

The right contract can create independence, improve wellbeing, strengthen safeguarding arrangements, expand learning opportunities and deliver meaningful social value alongside commercial effectiveness.

The opportunity We’re working with a South West London public sector organisation seeking a commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of service-based procurement projects, typically ranging from 3m to 6m in value.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing stakeholders and running end-to-end procurements that genuinely matter.

You might currently be procuring services such as:Adult Social CareSupported LivingHomecareResidential CareExtra Care HousingLearning Disabilities ServicesMental Health ServicesChildren & Families ServicesSEND ProvisionAdult LearningLifelong LearningSexual Health ServicesCommunity ServicesPublic Health ProgrammesAdvocacy and Support ServicesOr you may have worked across several of these areas and are now looking for a role with greater strategic ownership.What you’ll be doing You will lead complex procurement exercises from early market engagement through to contract award and implementation, supporting a portfolio of critical frontline services.

Working closely with commissioners, operational leaders and senior stakeholders, you’ll:Manage full end-to-end tender processesDevelop procurement and category strategiesChallenge service design and delivery modelsIdentify opportunities for savings and service improvementLead market engagement and supplier relationship activityDrive social value and community outcomes through procurementSupport procurement transformation initiativesMentor and oversee junior procurement colleaguesDeputise for senior procurement leaders when requiredThis is far more than a transactional tendering role.

You’ll be expected to bring commercial challenge, influence decision-making and help shape the future direction of key services.What we’re looking for You don’t necessarily need to have held the title “Category Advisor” before.

More important is that you can demonstrate:Recent public sector procurement experienceExperience running PCR compliant or Procurement Act compliant tender processesOwnership of medium to high-value service procurementsStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsConfidence working with senior operational leadersCommercial acumen and analytical capabilityA genuine interest in improving service outcomes through procurementProfessional Development Whether you’re already studying towards CIPS or have not yet started, you’ll need to be willing to work towards MCIPS and begin that journey shortly after joining if not already enrolled.Location South West London Hybrid working with approximately three days per week in the office. xsabvtc

This role is likely to be particularly attractive to candidates living in South West London, Surrey, Kingston, Sutton, Croydon, Richmond, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Epsom, Reigate, Guildford and surrounding areas.

If you’ve ever wanted your procurement expertise to have a visible impact on people’s lives while still operating in a highly commercial environment, we’d love to hear from you.