Senior Procurement Officer - Middlesbrough - £39,152 to £40,777

Venn Group's specialist Procurement & Public Sector recruitment team is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Officer on behalf of a Local Authority in the North East. This permanent opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement activity while helping shape procurement practices under the evolving Procurement Act 2023 framework.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting a range of procurement projects across council services
• Providing specialist advice on public sector procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Provider Selection Regime
• Supporting the delivery and measurement of Social Value outcomes through procurement activity
• Working closely with stakeholders to develop compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement solutions
• Contributing to the ongoing development of procurement best practice across the organisation

About you

• Significant experience working within public sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and wider public procurement legislation
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement exercises and providing procurement advice
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Suitable for experienced Senior Procurement Officers or ambitious Procurement Officers looking to step into a senior role

Key details

• Salary: £39,152 - £40,777
• Location: Middlesbrough
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
• Sector: Local Government Procurement

Why consider this role?

• Join a supportive and experienced procurement team within a well-established local authority
• Opportunity to develop expertise under the Procurement Act 2023 and influence future procurement practices
• Play a key role in delivering Social Value initiatives and strategic procurement outcomes
• Access to excellent local government benefits, pension provisions and career development opportunities