Procurement Officer

We are recruiting for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join a major London-based public sector organisation on an interim basis.

Key requirement: The role will focus on running end-to-end procurement processes and managing a high volume of procurement activity within a fast-paced team.

Key Details

• Contract: Until 18 December 2026 (potential to extend)
• Location: Stratford / Southwark (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite / 2 days WFH)
• Rate: £265 PAYE / £361.17 Umbrella (Inside IR35)
• Start: ASAP

Role

• Report into Commercial Managers
• Lead the majority of end-to-end procurement activity within the team
• Manage a high volume of procurement exercises independently, with support from senior colleagues
• Deliver end-to-end public sector procurement processes (mini competitions, direct awards, variations)
• Prepare governance documentation (e.g. strategies, award papers)
• Develop tender documentation
• Run tender processes and coordinate evaluation panels
• Manage procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba) and ensure accurate records
• Work closely with stakeholders to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Requirements

• Experience running end-to-end procurement processes (essential)
• Public sector procurement experience (essential)
• Ability to manage multiple procurement exercises in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and organisational skills
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba) (desirable)

If this sounds of interest, please send over your most recent CV.