Procurement Specialist (maternity cover)

We're working with a well-established public sector organisation who are looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist (Maternity Cover) to join their Commercial Team.

The role:

This is a service-critical position where you'll play a key role in delivering a compliant, efficient, and value-driven procurement service. You'll manage the full procurement lifecycle while working closely with stakeholders to drive cost savings, reduce risk, and ensure best practice across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement processes across a range of categories
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering value for money
• Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, policies, and best practice
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Managing contracts and maintaining accurate documentation for audit purposes
• Analysing financial data and contract registers to forecast and improve spend
• Embedding social value, sustainability, and ethical procurement principles
• Delivering guidance and training to improve commercial awareness

What we're looking for:

• Experience managing procurement processes within a public sector environment
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation (including Procurement Act 2023)
• Working towards or holding CIPS Level 4 (or above)
• Experience using e-tendering systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data
• Confident communicator who can engage with stakeholders at all levels

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, where you'll have real impact on how public funds are spent and services are delivered.

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