Sellick Partnership
Senior Procurement Officer
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Interim Senior Procurement Officer
Rate: £500 per day inside IR35
Location: Dorchester, Dorset - hybrid working
Contract: 3 months +
Sellick Partnership is pleased to be supporting a local authority client in their search for an Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Highways and Transport.
Candidates must be able to travel to Dorset Council 2 days a week.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes for school transport contracts and public transport contracts
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with UK public procurement regulations, the Procurement Act 2023, and local authority standing orders
- Prepare tender documentation, support supplier engagement, and oversee evaluation and award processes
- Advise internal stakeholders on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract compliance
- Support the development and delivery of frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems
- Maintain accurate records for audit and governance purposes
- Provide expert guidance to internal teams
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Required experience:
- Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within a local authority setting
- Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and contract forms (NEC)
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Immediate availability and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
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If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Interim Senior Procurement Officer opportunity, please apply. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.
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