Senior Procurement Officer

Interim Senior Procurement Officer

Rate: £500 per day inside IR35

Location: Dorchester, Dorset - hybrid working

Contract: 3 months +

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:

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

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• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within a local authority setting.
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• Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms (NEC).
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• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
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• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
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• Immediate availability and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
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If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Interim Senior Procurement Officer opportunity, please apply. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.