Senior Procurement Officer – Highways

Interim Senior Procurement Officer – Highways
£500 per day
Inside IR35
3 Months
South of England
Hybrid – 2 days in office – some flexibility offered

Interviews: Set to take place ASAP

We are working with a local authority in the south to secure a highly skilled procurement professional to lead urgent and complex projects within their Highways and Transport department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of high-value strategic contracts, including school and public transport, highway frameworks, and operational delivery services.

About the Interim Senior Procurement Officer – Highways Role:

• Lead Strategic Procurements: Manage end-to-end processes for transport and highway contracts, ensuring high-value delivery for the council.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activity adheres to UK public procurement regulations, the Procurement Act 2023, and local authority standing orders.
• Tender Management: Prepare comprehensive documentation, support supplier engagement, and oversee the evaluation and award stages.
• Stakeholder Advice: Provide expert guidance to internal teams on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Operational Support: Assist in the development of frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) to streamline subcontractor resource.

Your Previous Experience as a Senior Procurement Officer – Highways:

• Local Government Background: Essential experience working within a local authority or similar public sector environment.
• Procurement Expertise: Proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement cycles, ideally with a focus on “Place” or infrastructure contexts.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK procurement legislation and contract forms, specifically NEC.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Williams on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact).

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process. 

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