Senior Procurement Officer

Interim Senior Procurement Officer

Rate: £500 per day inside IR35

Location: Dorchester, Dorset - hybrid working

Contract: 3 months +

Overview of the Interim Senior Procurement Officer role

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be supporting a local authority client in their search for an Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Highways and Transport.

Candidates must be able to travel to Dorset Council 2 days a week.

Previous local government experience is required, with working knowledge within School Transport Contracts and Public Transport Contracts.

Key responsibilities of the Interim Senior Procurement Officer will include:

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes school transport contracts, public transport contracts
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with UK public procurement regulations, the Procurement Act 2023, and local authority standing orders.
• Prepare tender documentation, support supplier engagement, and oversee evaluation and award processes.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Support the development and delivery of frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems.
• Maintain accurate records for audit and governance purposes.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams

Required experience/qualifications of the Interim Senior Procurement Officer position will include:

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms (NEC).
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Immediate availability and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

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