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Procurement & Market Intelligence Officer - Health & Social Care

United Kingdom, Luton Employment contract 36363.00 - 39152.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026

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Do you have a passion for procurement and a keen eye for market insight? We’re looking for a Procurement & Market Intelligence Officer to join our Health and Social Care portfolio and help deliver real value for the Council, our services, and the community. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of low-risk procurement activities, mainly those falling below the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15) and Procurement Act 2023 thresholds. You’ll work across a variety of categories - covering works, supplies, and services - and, with support, also contribute to projects of greater complexity and risk under PCR15/PA23. As a trusted advisor, you’ll lead the way in sharing procurement policy and local standing orders with services, making sure projects are fully compliant and deliver the right outcomes. You’ll also be undertaking options appraisals and procurement activity that don’t just save money, but also improve services and directly contribute to our overarching Council objectives and the Luton 2040 vision. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in procurement while making a difference in a vital sector. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects, grow your expertise, and play a key role in supporting positive change across health and social care services.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing end-to-end delivery of low-risk procurement activities
  • Working across categories covering works, supplies, and services
  • Contributing to projects of greater complexity and risk
  • Leading in sharing procurement policy and local standing orders
  • Undertaking options appraisals and procurement activity to save money and improve services
  • Supporting Council objectives and Luton 2040 vision

Requirements

  • Solid experience delivering procurement projects
  • Strong understanding of procurement procedures and techniques
  • Background in purchasing, procurement, business administration, commercial, or financial environment
  • Demonstrable knowledge of current procurement legislation including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and PA23
  • Procurement practitioner qualified
  • A-Levels or NVQ3 or equivalent procurement knowledge through experience
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Positive, proactive, 'can-do' attitude
  • Familiarity with e-procurement tools is a plus

Nice to have

Familiarity with e-procurement tools

What we offer

  • From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave
  • Buying annual leave scheme (up to 20 days)
  • Career Pathways
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 20.2%
  • Death in service grant (3x salary)
  • Generous relocation package up to £8,000
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential counselling)
  • Flexible working options including working from home
  • Unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support
  • Staff offers including discounts on MOT, gym, fitness, restaurants and salons
  • Arriva Travel Club savings on local bus travel
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