Procurement Officer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | UK wide/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £550 Per Day |
| Start Date | June 9th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7517-PSR1JP00101670 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Procurement Officer to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based UK wide/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- To support the G7 Commercial Lead on all aspects of the procurement from pre – procurement, through to contract award, including all procurement activities and governance.
Activities to include:
- Development of procurement strategies, including setting out the timetable of procurement activities and drafting the procurement strategy.
- Delivery of market analysis and market engagement activity to inform the development of the above strategies and plans.
- Provide options analysis, setting out the risks and opportunities for the options.
- Develop, review and keep up to date a risk register of procurement and delivery risks relating to the procurement.
- Develop invitation to tender documentation, including statement of requirements, guide to bidders, tender evaluation strategies and methodology. Also drafting contracts, including contract schedules.
- Draft transparency notices applicable to the relevant regulations i.e PCR’ 15 and Procurement Act ’23.
- Support the development of business cases, presenting commercial options to business stakeholders and presenting commercial cases for approval at governance boards.
- Increasing market knowledge relevant to the procurements to obtain credible insights into current market capabilities, innovations and future market developments.
- Support delivery of the procurement processes, including supplier negotiations (where appropriate) in a timely and compliant manner.
- Support commercial due diligence prior to contract award.
- Support the execution of the contract in readiness for contract signature.
- Successfully hand contracts to the Maritime Contract Management Team for ongoing commercial management.
- Keep data and procurement systems (Jagger) up to date.
Essential skills and experience::
- Demonstrable procurement skills with 2+ years’ experience working in the public sector.
- Experience of developing procurement strategies to identify compliant procurement opportunities and routes to market.
- Experience of leading procurements, including further competitions from the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCS)) framework agreements, and Dynamic Purchasing Systems.
- Experience of Market Engagement Activities, including events, development of questions and analysis of information to inform procurement strategies.
- Experience of working in multi-disciplined project teams with strong communication skills to influence and persuade stakeholders in relation to compliant routes to market and tender documentation.
- Experience of drafting invitation to tender documentation, contracts for contract award and managing procurement activity through e-sourcing platforms (i.e Jaggaer or similar).
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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- To support the G7 Commercial Lead on all aspects of the procurement from pre – procurement, through to contract award, including all procurement activities and governance.
