Senior Procurement Officer / Public Sector / Salary £37,000 – £45,000 / Fully Remote UK / Birmingham/ Reading Office Hubs
13 hours ago
Leeds
Senior Procurement Officer / Public Sector / Salary £37,000 – £45,000 / Fully Remote UK / Birmingham/ Reading Office Hubs Senior Commercial Officer | Public Sector Procurement Lead | Procurement Consultant I am working with a respected UK Public Sector organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join their Corporate Services function on a permanent basis. This is a senior, autonomous role with genuine ownership across a broad and varied contract portfolio, offering real visibility and the opportunity to drive commercial excellence within a well-established public sector environment. You will lead on complex, high-value procurement activity across the full commercial lifecycle, acting as a trusted expert and key commercial partner to stakeholders across the business. Why Join? • Salary £37,000 – £45,000, plus annual KPI-driven appraisal and salary review, • Fully autonomous, senior-level role with organisational visibility and real decision-making authority, • Home-based contract with only 2 days per month required in the office., • CIPS Training Fully Funded, • Generous Civil Service pension scheme with strong employer contributions, • Structured progression pathway with 3 interim steps and clear advancement criteria, • Rewards and recognition programme within a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation What You'll Be Doing You will lead the end-to-end commercial function, managing high-value procurement projects across a broad range of categories — setting strategy, driving compliance, and acting as the senior commercial voice across the business. • Leading complex commercial projects from inception through to contract award and management, • Setting and driving procurement strategy aligned to organisational goals, • Building and managing a forward-looking procurement pipeline at a senior level, • Shaping sourcing strategy to maximise competition, value for money, and commercial outcomes, • Ensuring robust compliance with PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023, and governance frameworks, • Serving as the senior point of challenge and expertise for stakeholders across the business, • Utilising Government Frameworks and a broad range of routes to market strategically What We're Looking For • 3-5 years' procurement experience (Minimum 1 Year Public Sector Procurement experience), • A proven leader: you take ownership, set direction, and deliver results independently, • Strong end-to-end procurement experience including contract and supplier management, • In-depth working knowledge of PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023, • Experience managing Government Frameworks and a broad procurement pipeline, • Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence and challenge at senior levels If you are an experienced public sector procurement professional looking for autonomy, leadership and the opportunity to make a difference, please get in touch by sending your CV to Omar