Procurement and Contracts Officer

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bournemouth is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Officer to ensure efficient procurement activities in compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, capable of managing complex workloads, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a forward-thinking team. Join us to contribute to essential services for a diverse community while enjoying enhanced benefits and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement environment with tender preparation.
• Ability to manage a complex, high-volume workload for multiple clients.
• Capable of evaluating bids and ensuring compliance with procurement laws.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients to understand their requirements.
• Lead and control procurement platform advertising and bid evaluation.
• Monitor and implement contract management procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills including advanced Excel

Ability to manage workload flexibly

Experience in procurement

Job description

The pay range for this role will be £33,699-£39,152 Please be advised that with effect from 1 April 2026, Base salary will be £34,434 (pro rata for part time colleagues).

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure.

Role Purpose

BCP Council’s Procurement and Contracts Management Service provides a corporate support service in defining, procuring and managing contracts.

As a Procurement and Contracts Officer you will play a crucial role within the Procurement and Contracts Management Service; ensuring that all procurement activities are carried out efficiently and in compliance with UK Procurement Regulations (PA23 and PCR15) and the Council’s own Financial Regulations, driving value for money for BCP Council.

The successful candidate will be good team player who have excellent organisational and communication skills ensuring delivery of service in a professional manner.

Main Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and become their trusted expert by understanding their requirements
• Work with clients to challenge ways of thinking and find creative ways to get the best possible value from every project.
• Support the preparation of specifications. Lead and control procurement platform advertising, bid evaluation, contract award, contract management.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to stakeholders on the implications of legislation relating to the Council’s procurement activity.
• Manage your own workload and projects from start to finish ensuring compliance with procurement law and the Councils financial regulations.
• Monitor strategic contracts, implement contract management procedures, and maintain effective supplier relationships.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in procurement environment, including tender preparation and e-Tendering processes
• Highly organised with demonstrable experience working with multiple levels of seniority across different parts of an organisation.
• Capable of managing a complex, high-volume, high-risk workload for multiple clients with competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the capability to manage challenging behaviour, compliantly evaluate bids, ensure Terms & Conditions are fit for purpose and contracts / KPIs are compliantly managed and optimise contract performance.
• Excellent IT skills including advanced use of Excel
• Ability to have a flexible approach to workload, understanding different customer needs
• Ability to communicate effectively

Application Requirements

Please structure your application as follows:

• Skills and competencies - please describe how you meet each criteria detailed within 'The Ideal Candidate'
• Experience - please describe your experience against each of the numbered criteria detailed within 'Main Responsibilities'

For an informal discussion or any queries please contact: [e-mail]

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

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At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)

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