Senior Procurement Specialist


Company:	Wax Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£53.27
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	26 Jul 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Category: Legal

Hours per week: 37

Location: Isle of Wight Council

Pay: £53.27 per hour

This role is likely to be conducted in a predominantly remote manner - any occasional site visits would be with prior agreement

Job description

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Significant end to end procurement process experience is essential for this role - specifically within a local authority setting.

Qualified to a relevant procurement standards (Degree, CIPS etc)

We are excited to share an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Officer to become an interim part of the Procurement Team within Legal Services at the Isle of Wight Council.

We are looking for a professional with proven experience who can offer strategic advice and guidance to Council Officers.

This position will be integral in ensuring the Council’s procurement and contract activities remain fully compliant with current legislation and covering the full end to end procurement process.

As part of a friendly and dynamic team of eight, the successful candidate will contribute to maximising savings and enhancing outcomes when spending public money in commissioning services, goods, and works, covering all requirements within the Adult Social Care and Housing directorate.

Previous demonstrable experience in public procurement is essential, alongside strong organisational skills and the capacity to quickly grasp new concepts.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess a thorough understanding of the legal framework governing public procurement.

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