Procurement Officer

Senior Procurement Officer Job Introduction

We have an opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Procurement Officer.

We are establishing a new Strategic Commissioning Service, within our Adult Care Directorate and are ambitious about our plans to invest in and advance our approach to innovative, evidenced based commissioning, driving the delivery of positive outcomes for the people of Lincolnshire, in a compliant and efficient way.

To help us achieve this, we are seeking two additional exceptional individuals who will ensure commissioned services are procured effectively to deliver safe, high-quality, value-for-money outcomes, and meet requirements within allocated budgets.

Our Senior Procurement Officers are responsible for the design, management and delivery of professional, commercially robust and fully compliant tendering processes to ensure fit for purpose service provision, efficiency benefits, quality improvements and financial savings where practicable.

They work collaboratively across a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders to proactively provide professional advice, guidance and support on all commercial and procurement matters for commissioned services to support compliance and risk management, continuous improvement, service transformation and improved outcomes for the residents of Lincolnshire.

How our team works is just as important to us as what we do and you will be expected to embody the Councils values as together the whole team establishes our new function, embeds new ways of working and fosters a collaborative, supportive, caring and learning culture.

• a procurement professional with practical knowledge and experience in commissioning, public sector procurement or a related discipline, along with proven project and programme management skills and experience.
• A commercially astute officer who can develop and deliver value-for-money solutions informed by their up to date knowledge of relevant and current procurement legislation, regulations, and sector trends.
• Someone with exceptional interpersonal skills who can demonstrate their expertise in building and maintaining relationships at all levels, providing effective challenge with sensitivity and diplomacy combined with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have evidence of being able to apply knowledge and understanding of return on investment models, market analysis, benchmarking, supplier development, supply chain management, market management, evaluation models and contract management processes.

Please refer to the 'PERSON SPECIFICATION' in the attached job description for more details on the requirements of the postholder.

Why join us?

• Shape the future and make a real difference:
  You will translate strategic vision into reality, and through delivering the end-to-end commissioning cycle, your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Lincolnshire.
• Work in a dynamic supportive environment:
  In joining the Strategic Commissioning Service you can be guaranteed a warm welcome and will be surrounded by a friendly, supportive caring and compassionate team, dedicated to ensuring success.
• Know you are at the heart of our organisation:
  We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here

Closing date: 4th October 2026.

Interviews will be held between 12th and 23rd October 2026.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, details your applicable experience and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description, and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended.

If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that…