Procurement and Contracts Officer - Public sector

Procurement and Contracts Officer 

• Annual Salary: £37,984
• Location: Leeds, LS1 with Hybrid working available
• Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week

We are seeking a Procurement Officer to deliver a professional, best practice, and compliant end-to-end procurement service. This role is crucial for strategic contract management for medium-sized procurements/contracts and occasionally involves delegating for Procurement Managers. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with contract standing orders and transparency obligations, and uphold the organisation’s interests in all contractual dealings.

• Run tender processes professionally, compliantly, and timely, working closely with budget holders.
• Provide procurement and contract advice, guidance, and oversight, ensuring best practice methodologies.
• Manage commercial contract management of assigned contracts, maintaining the organisation’s reputation.
• Support the improvement and maintenance of E-procurement systems to meet organisational needs.
• Handle the Declaration of Interest, Contract Standing Orders waiver and variation processes, and risk management.
• Develop and implement contract performance oversight to capture supplier performance, including social value and inclusive growth obligations.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and internal processes.
• Manage procurement recording systems, contracts register, and supplier information register.
• Support the evaluation of projects and contracts, including KPIs and performance management.
• Develop and implement tools, processes, and solutions across the procurement/contract lifecycle.
• Manage the disposal/recycling of assets in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of end to end procurement
• Knowledge and experience of contract management support
• Strong relationship management (internal) experience
• Practical experience in a similar role within a commercial, procurement, or contract management function.
• MCIPS or IACCM qualification (or working towards) and ongoing membership of the relevant body.
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, procurement and contract management principles.
• Experience with EU Directives and Public Contracting Regulations.
• Ability to contribute effectively to team objectives and organisational vision.
• Skilled in advising on procurement matters to a range of stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills to achieve value for money.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.
• Central Leeds location with modern office facilities.

To apply for the Procurement Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.