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Assistant Procurement Officer
Location: Derby (Hybrid options post-probation)
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 5% matched pension contributions
- Health cash plan
- Supportive, values-driven team culture
- CIPS study support
- Training and development opportunities
Are you an ambitious, motivated individual who is early in your procurement career and looking to build your experience in a supportive and purpose-led organisation?
A dynamic not-for-profit organisation is looking for an Assistant Procurement Officer to support the delivery of compliant and efficient procurement services for a wide-ranging public sector client base. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your knowledge of frameworks, DPS agreements, and public procurement regulations while working on meaningful projects that benefit local communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of member mini competitions, including tender creation, clarifications, and contract awards
- Assist in evaluating supplier applications and tender submissions
- Draft legal and procurement documentation in line with regulations
- Carry out supplier financial checks
- Advise members on procurement processes (with guidance from senior colleagues)
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and current procurement legislation
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent member service
About You:
- Strong attention to detail and able to produce accurate, high-quality work
- Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- IT proficient, especially with Microsoft Office
- Experience or understanding of public procurement, frameworks, and DPS preferred
- Studying towards CIPS (Level 3) or keen to start is a plus
Desirable Experience:
- Working knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations
- Previous experience in procurement or tendering within the public sector
- Awareness of the social housing or wider public services sector
- You’ll be joining a small, friendly team committed to making a positive impact through procurement. The organisation fosters a positive, flexible, and developmental work environment, with hybrid working offered after probation.
Interested?
If you'd like to learn more about the role, click 'apply' and I’ll be in touch. Alternatively, feel free to find me on LinkedIn – Bethan Kirby at Distinct Recruitment. You’re welcome to drop me a message or a connection request, and we can have a chat from there.
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