Hampshire County Council is nationally recognised as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant working environment, flexible working, an excellent work/life balance and a central and well-connected Head Office location in the heart of the city of Winchester.

The Strategic Procurement team within Hampshire County Council are a joint working procurement service with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue and provide procurement services to a number of other external clients including other County Councils, Combined Mayoral Authorities, District, Borough and Parish Council’s, National Park Authorities, and educational establishments.

What you’ll do:

We are currently seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead and deliver procurement projects across a group of sub-categories applying a best practice commercial approach to external and in-house spend and provide support and challenge across the Procurement lifecycle in order to deliver value for money outcomes and transform the way services are delivered.

As part of the Strategic Procurement team, you will be a procurement professional with public sector experience and able to effectively manage tenders through a robust procurement process in compliance with relevant legislation.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you will primarily have excellent stakeholder management skills and good operational procurement experience with knowledge of category management, sourcing methodologies and conflict resolution. The successful individual will be ‘TPP Certified’ with sound working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and have an understanding of the wider public procurement landscape.

Why join us?

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!