Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Procurement Support Officer
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Procurement Support Officer
Procurement Support Officer
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and looking to build a career in procurement or contract management? We're seeking a Procurement Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative, coordination and systems support to our Procurement & Contracting Team.
You’ll Be a Key Enabler For
- Procurement planning and low-value procurement activity
- Tender administration
- Contract register maintenance
- E-tendering and publication requirements
- Reporting, data analysis and compliance tasks
- Contract performance administration
- Maintenance of procurement templates and internal resources
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
Procurement Process Support
- Assist with preparing procurement documentation — ITTs, evaluation templates, clarification logs, and award reports
- Support tender administration on the e-tendering portal:
- Setting up projects, uploading documents
- Coordinating clarifications, issuing notifications
- Maintaining audit trails
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Contract Register & Record Keeping
- Update and maintain the Contract Register in line with transparency requirements
- Log and update waivers, extensions, variations, and supporting approvals
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather information for procurement processes and approvals
- Manage shared inboxes, respond to routine queries, and escalate
Compliance, Governance & Transparency
- Ensure procurement files are complete, accurate and audit-ready
- Support preparation of governance papers — award recommendations, exemptions, variations, and risk assessments
Contract Management Support
- Support the Contract Manager in collecting and recording supplier performance data, KPIs, and monitoring returns
- Assist with documentation of contract variations, extensions, change controls, and amendments
- Help schedule contract review meetings, prepare agendas, take notes, and follow up on actions
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Why Join Us?
✅ Genuine development opportunities into a career in public procurement or contract management ✅ A collaborative, friendly team environment ✅ Meaningful work supporting transparent, compliant public sector spending
📌 Key Details
Closing Date: 16th July 2026 We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received.
How to Apply: Check the full job description and apply through the provided "Apply Now" link.
💬 Have Questions?
Contact the Recruitment Team at: 📧 recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
📝 Supporting Statement
Your application will require a supporting statement. Use this to demonstrate how your:
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Experience
make you an ideal fit for this role. Reference the Job Description and Person Specification.
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