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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Northwest London, are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their procurement operations.  

Position: Procurement Officer
Rate: £22 per hour (Umbrella, Outside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (December 2026) Possible Extension  

Job Purpose: 

• To procure accommodation if required for use by other Council services responsible for the provision of accommodation to customers meeting qualifying criteria (i.e. care leavers, `no recourse to public funds’ households, mental health households etc.)

Job Duties: 

• To establish new links with emergency accommodation service providers and secure rooms from hoteliers and other providers, negotiating best prices, obtaining value for money, and complying with legislation regarding suitability of accommodation.
• To be responsible for negotiating and the procurement of good quality accommodation of suitable type, size and location across the private sector to meet the duties to homeless households.
• To directly procure and negotiate different types of accommodation to be used for emergency accommodation, long term accommodation and discharge of homeless duty.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Experience within a Procurement Officer role or equivalent.
• Knowledge of private rented sector housing market and contracts, particularly the issues affecting private rented sector customers and landlords.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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