Job Description

Location: Bedfordshire

Hybrid Working Available

Day rate: 400 to 420 per day

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? We're partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer supporting Children's & Public Health services on an interim basis.

This is a high-impact role where you'll lead strategic commissioning and procurement activity that directly improves outcomes for communities.

Reporting to the Manager for Commissioning & Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational procurement support across Children's & Public Health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end procurement and commissioning projects, including high-value and high-risk tenders
• Developing and implementing category and sub-category strategies to drive value and efficiency
• Providing expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders across the directorate
• Analysing spend and market data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve control
• Leading commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure best value outcomes
• Managing contracts strategically to ensure performance and compliance throughout the lifecycle
• Driving innovation and ensuring alignment with public sector regulations and best practice
• Building strong partnerships and identifying collaboration opportunities across public and voluntary sectors.

We're looking for a commercially astute and proactive procurement professional with:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) and experience in local government or public sector
• Strong track record in commissioning, procurement, and contract management at a senior level
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and innovative procurement solutions
• Experience advising and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and ability to manage complex procurement exercises
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive improved outcomes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a vital public service area
• High-profile role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Strong pension and public sector benefits package
• A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment
• Real opportunity to make a social impact supporting children & public health services

Our client is a well-established local authority with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for residents. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and value for money, they are investing in their commissioning and procurement capability to drive better services.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and contribute to meaningful public sector outcomes, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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