Procurement Policy Performance Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to internal teams and external stakeholders on the application of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s Procurement and Contract Management Policy.
• Review current procurement processes and procedures to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and Audit colleagues to assess and validate internal controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement operations, ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics, highlighting key insights and recommendations.

About You

You will have strong experience and understanding in the use of e-procurement and P2P technologies, with the ability to provide guidance and training to colleagues on their effective use. You are experienced in managing back-office infrastructure, systems, and procedures, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, and proactively identifying opportunities to develop and implement continuous improvements in procurement processes.

With excellent analytical and data manipulation skills, you are highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and prioritise effectively, with exceptional attention to detail. You have outstanding interpersonal and teamworking abilities, communicating clearly and positively with colleagues across the organisation and with external suppliers.

Confident in the use of office IT systems, spreadsheets, and e-procurement and finance systems, you have demonstrable knowledge of their functionalities and how they support effective procurement operations. You can offer support, guidance, and training to colleagues on best practice usage of these systems. Additionally, you have a sound knowledge of current UK procurement legislation and EU directives, and are working towards CIPS membership status, hold an NVQ Level 3 - 4 qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience.

About Us

Our ambitious [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Benefits

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to Apply

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Closing date: 13 May 2026.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.