Procurement Officer – Not‑for‑Profit (Hybrid)

About the role

The Procurement Officer will play a key role in managing procurement activities, ensuring cost‑effective and efficient supply chain operations. Based in Loughborough within a not‑for‑profit organisation, the role supports the delivery of high‑quality educational services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage requests for quotations, direct awards from compliant frameworks and routine procurement exercises from initiation through to recommendation and mobilisation.
• Support the delivery of formal tenders and more complex procurement projects.
• Advise colleagues on appropriate procurement routes and the use of compliant frameworks.
• Coordinate tender clarifications, evaluations and moderation activities, maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
• Draft procurement documentation, award letters, contract variations and procurement reports using approved templates.
• Prepare first drafts of contracts and associated documentation for review where required.

Required profile

• Experience or exposure to end‑to‑end procurement processes in a public sector or not‑for‑profit setting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies and procedures (PCR2015/PA23).
• Experience and confidence engaging with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills to manage supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement and supply chain software.
• Commitment to ethical procurement practices.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £36,363 per year.
• Hybrid working – one day per week onsite in Loughborough.
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service.
• Funding and time off to study for CIPS qualifications.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.