Procurement Project Officer

Location: West London
Salary: Up to £46,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Organisation

You'll be joining a forward-thinking local authority in West London, committed to delivering high-quality services, driving innovation, and achieving value for money across all areas of procurement. The organisation is focused on modernising its commercial operations and aligning procurement activities with strategic goals such as sustainability, social value, and financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement projects.
• Ensure value for money and alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement strategy, compliance, and best practice.
• Deliver procurement in line with UK Public Procurement Regulations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of category management.
• Use data insights to drive decision-making and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide training and support on e-tendering and procurement tools.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement templates, processes, and intranet content.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Integrate social value, sustainability, and innovation into procurement activities.

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing procurement projects, ideally in the public sector.
• Knowledge of UK procurement legislation and tendering procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with e-tendering systems and procurement platforms.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and shape strategy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.