Senior Procurement Officer

About the role

We are partnering with a Not‑for‑Profit organisation in Portishead to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer. This permanent, hybrid role will support the Procurement Manager in delivering a strategic procurement programme that drives financial savings and compliance across the group.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement Manager in implementing the Group Procurement Strategy.
• Support stakeholders through tender preparation, issuance, and evaluation.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, guidance documents and templates.
• Manage the Contract Register and plan tender activities.
• Ensure all purchases comply with PCR2015, PA2023, Group Standing Orders and sustainability policies.
• Identify upcoming procurement needs and schedule activities.
• Provide advice on best‑practice procurement for smaller purchases.
• Assist with annual contract price adjustments and supplier negotiations.
• Produce spend analysis, savings reports and other management information as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering procurement in a public‑sector environment.
• Familiarity with PCR2015 and PA2023 regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• CIPS qualification is desirable but not mandatory.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working (2‑3 days onsite).
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service).
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Discounts portal.