Procurement Officer

Company: Distinct Recruitment
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Location: Derbyshire
Job Description:

Procurement Officer (FTC – 18 Months)

£37,000 | 37 Hours (Mon–Fri)

Nottingham / Derby (Hybrid Working Available)

Looking to build your procurement career in a role where your work genuinely matters?

We’re working with a well-established public sector organisation delivering critical services across the local community. They’re looking for a Procurement Officer on an 18-month fixed-term contract to support a broad range of sourcing and contract management activity.

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to end-to-end procurement, support key projects, and work closely with stakeholders across multiple departments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running procurement exercises in line with public sector regulations

• Supporting tender processes and larger-scale procurement projects

• Managing a portfolio of small to medium value contracts

• Acting as a key contact for internal stakeholders on procurement queries

• Monitoring budgets and reporting on spend

• Maintaining procurement and finance systems, ensuring data accuracy

• Supporting contract management from initiation through to award

• Deputising for senior team members when required

What they’re looking for:

• Experience in public sector procurement

• Working towards or completed CIPS Level 4

• Background in contract and budget management

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Comfortable working with data, reports, and Microsoft Office tools

• Full UK driving licence

Why apply?

• Hybrid

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Access to a defined benefit public sector pension scheme

• Strong focus on development and career progression

If you’re looking for a role with purpose, variety, and strong exposure across procurement — this is a great contract to step into.

Posted: May 1st, 2026