Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a commercially minded Procurement Specialist to drive compliant, value-focused procurement activity and deliver insightful data-led decision making.

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Hybrid working/Bedford
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a forward-thinking not for profit organisation and play a key role in delivering a compliant, efficient and data-driven procurement function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support the delivery of procurement exercises, provide expert commercial guidance and help strengthen governance, compliance and value-for-money outcomes

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting end-to-end procurement exercises, including tendering, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation.
• Ensuring procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, policies and best practice.
• Analysing spend, contract, supplier performance and compliance data to provide meaningful insights.
• Developing and maintaining procurement reporting, dashboards and assurance information for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting value-for-money initiatives and embedding social value considerations into procurement activities.
• Maintaining contract registers and monitoring contract renewals.
• Assisting with supplier due diligence, risk management and contract performance monitoring.
• Providing practical procurement advice and guidance across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and analytical procurement professional with experience of delivering or supporting procurement activity within a regulated, public sector, housing or similarly governed environment.

You will have:

• Experience in a procurement or commercial role.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and regulatory requirements, with awareness of the Procurement Act 2023 advantageous.
• Experience supporting procurement exercises from planning through to award.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• CIPS qualification, active study towards CIPS, or equivalent procurement experience.  

About the Organisation

Our client is a respected organisation committed to delivering high-quality services, achieving value for money and creating positive social impact. With a strong focus on integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement and customer service, they are investing in procurement excellence to support their strategic objectives and long-term success.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Procurement Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Category Manager, Procurement Business Partner, Commercial Officer, Commercial Analyst, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Contract Management Officer, Supplier Relationship Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Analyst, Tendering Specialist or Sourcing Specialist.