Procurement Officer

The Commercial Team within Finance, Investments & Commercial at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is recruiting a Procurement Officer. The work covers requirements from concept to delivery, publishing RFQs on the electronic tendering system and keeping the procurement work plan and contracts register. The post suits someone who can work autonomously in a small team and research frameworks such as CCS, Bloom and ESPO.

At least two years in a procurement role is needed; CIPS is welcome but not required.

• Manage a portfolio of procurement requirements from concept through to delivery
• Publish and manage RFQs via the electronic tendering system
• Undertake the full procurement cycle, including post-tender approvals
• Ensure compliance with Contract Standing Orders and Public Contract Regulations Work with stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, routes to market and evaluation criteria
• Maintain the Procurement Work Plan and Contracts Register
• Act as first point of contact for procurement queries and manage the Procurement Inbox
• Research markets, suppliers and government frameworks (CCS, Bloom, ESPO)
• Provide tactical and operational contract management and stakeholder support
• Support the development and delivery of procurement training and presentations
• Support the Procurement Business Partner to deliver a high-quality service
• Develop procurement plans

• At least 2 years' experience in a procurement role
• Ability to manage RFQ/RFP processes end to end
• Exposure to professional services or consultancy categories

• Understanding of government procurement frameworks
• Commercial awareness and focus on value-for-money outcomes
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to manage competing priorities with confidence
• Proactive and organised approach
• Ability to work autonomously within a small team

• Working towards CIPS qualification

• Learning and Development support