Internal Vacancy - Senior Procurement Officer (3-Month Secondment)

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Internal Opportunity: Senior Procurement Officer (3-Month Secondment)
We are seeking an internal applicant to join our Corporate Contracts & Procurement team on a short-term basis. This role is ideal for someone with some experience of tendering procedures in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. You will be expected to work with colleagues from across all departments to deliver procurement projects, ensuring compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of transparency obligations, including the publication of procurement data and contract awards into the public domain. You will be comfortable navigating the legal and reputational implications of public sector procurement and will ensure that all processes are auditable, compliant, and robust.

This is a high-impact role requiring excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels. If you are ready to take ownership of strategic procurement activities and contribute to the council’s efficiency and governance, we welcome your internal application.

Primary activities will include:
• Leading tender processes
• Publishing tender notices and contract notices
• Designing processes and evaluation criteria with internal stakeholders
• Advising internal stakeholders on procurement routes
• Establishing clear audit trails for procurement

For more information on this role please contact Mhairi Richards on Mhairi.Richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of all applications is midnight on 30th July 2025.