Procurement Officer Location: Westgate Street, GL1 2TG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Month Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £235.22 per day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Provide practical advice to achieve customer goals and ensure value for money. Use specialized knowledge to achieve excellent results. Conduct market and supplier research to inform procurement strategies. Lead or support specific procurement projects and attend meetings as needed. Evaluate and maximize social value in procurement activities. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers. Assess and manage risks in procurement processes. Stay updated with policy and legislative changes. Ensure compliance with legal and council requirements. Prepare procurement strategies and recommendations. Person Specifications Must Have Experience in procurement or commissioning environments. Ability to translate needs into specifications and tender documents. Experience managing complex tenders. Market and supplier research skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Good commercial and cost awareness. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management. High level of literacy and numeracy (GCSEs Grade A C). Working towards CIPS level 3 or equivalent. Nice to Have High level of public sector procurement knowledge.