Are you passionate about procurement and ready to make a real impact in a busy public-sector environment? We're looking for a proactive Procurement Officer to support the delivery of compliant, value-for-money procurement activity across the organisation. You'll work with internal stakeholders to plan and run effective procurement exercises, manage contracts, and help drive continuous improvement-ensuring services and supplies are secured efficiently, transparently, and in line with relevant legislation and policy.

You should have

• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management, preferably within a public-sector setting
• Working understanding of relevant procurement legislation, policy and governance (e.g., compliance, transparency, audit requirements)
• CIPS qualification (e.g., Level 4+)
• Ability to plan and run procurement exercises end-to-end (requirements gathering, tender documentation, evaluation, award and mobilisation)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence advising and influencing at different levels
• Strong commercial awareness, including value-for-money, negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Analytical approach with good attention to detail (risk, pricing, evaluation scoring, and contract performance data)
• Well organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, with confidence producing clear reports and documentation

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Support for your continuous professional development
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
• Family Friendly Packages
• A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Glynn, Procurement Manager at Emma.Glynn@Havant.gov.uk or on 07799 072124.

To Apply

If you are a Procurement Officer keen to make a difference in a public sector environment, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from!

Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful - www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Monday 25 May 2026 and interviews will be held on Friday 5 June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.