Position: Procurement OfficerLocation: London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NTEmployer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for London Borough of HarrowContract Type: Temporary (initially 3 months, ongoing)Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00Work Arrangement: Hybrid, based at Harrow Civic HubPertemps is seeking a proactive and dedicated Procurement Officer to join the expanding team at the London Borough of Harrow. This temporary role offers an attractive hourly rate between 16.19 to 17.66 under PAYE, along with valuable training, promising career development, and 21 days of annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays).Key Responsibilities:Spearhead procurement initiatives from initial concept through to contract award, implementation, and ongoing management. Ensure all tendering activities, including contract extensions, meet compliance standards and follow best practices.Deliver and support projects spanning various services and categories. Apply your procurement expertise across all directorates-covering both tendering and non-tendering work-while closely assisting Procurement Business Partners in executing complex projects.Leverage your commercial insight and procurement knowledge to achieve significant efficiencies and cost benefits, whether managing low to high value tenders or supporting intricate, high-value procurement projects.Work proactively with commissioners and service leaders to offer a professional, value-added procurement service. Develop ef