About this role
Team: Procurement Job Family: Providing - CBG8 Salary: £32,046 - £34,968 per annum pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month. Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent Closing Date: 10th December 2026 Interview Date: 17th December 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Procurement Officer to join our Procurement Team. This role will lead the Council's procurement exercises and support contract management activities, helping to ensure that every pound spent delivers meaningful economic, environmental and social benefits for local communities. Working closely with commissioners and contract managers from various departments, you will play a key role in developing commercially and environmentally sustainable initiatives. Your work will evidence the positive impact generated through Council contracts.
You will lead procurement activities across a range of goods, services and works, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and Council procedures. What You'll Be Doing Conduct procurements in accordance with all applicable procurement legislation, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulation 2015, and in compliance with Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and internal governance requirements. Support the effective and compliant procurement of goods, services and works within a designated spend category.
Assist in implementing category strategies, delivering value for money processes that adhere to council policies and relevant legislation. Maintain accurate records and audit trails to support transparency, governance and assurance. Ensure social value opportunities are addressed in partnership with commissioners and service areas. Devise and apply detailed analysis and evaluation techniques to assist all stakeholders. Contributing to the delivery of the Council's social value approach.
About You
You will be enthusiastic about creating positive outcomes for communities and able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be highly organised, proactive and creative in seeking solutions within a highly regulated environment. Experience in procurement, sourcing or buying is essential for this role. Experience in public procurement, commissioning or contract management would be beneficial. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and a genuine interest in delivering commercial and social positive impact to public services. A relevant qualification such as CIPS, or a willingness to work towards a professional procurement qualification, is desirable.
Our Offer We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.
We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack . Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack. For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Rafael Lima at [email protected] or call 0300 300 6973. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.
Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI. All new starters will join us on a four ‑ month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well ‑ supported onboarding into your role.
Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered. Free information, advice and guidance into work or learning Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides free, impartial, information advice and guidance to those aged 16+ looking to get into work, learning or exploring a change of career.