Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill, Kent
Salary/package: £25,000 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (Up to 12 months)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Cantium Business Solutions are looking for a well organised individual with excellent attention to detail to join their team. The Junior Contracts & Procurement Officer will play a key role in driving value for money, compliance, and efficiency across supplier partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in procurement while contributing to high-impact projects within a dynamic and supportive team

WHO WE ARE

Cantium Business Solutions is a specialist provider of IT and back-office services, helping organisations across the public and private sectors improve efficiency and focus on what they do best. As part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), the UK’s largest local authority trading company, we operate with a strong public sector ethos while driving innovation and growth across our service lines.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Junior Contracts & Procurement Officer supports the Contracts & Procurement Team by managing supplier onboarding, maintaining accurate supplier and contract records, and ensuring compliance with processes. The role is key to monitoring supplier performance, supporting value-for-money procurement, and enabling effective delivery of goods and services. It plays an important part in ensuring strong supplier relationships, governance, and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Maintain and update supplier and contract management databases, ensuring accuracy of records, policies, and certificates.
• Support the Supplier Manager with contract performance data collection and KPI monitoring to ensure value for money.
• Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and service delivery through reporting and review meetings.
• Assist with sourcing and procurement of goods and services, following defined processes and ensuring competitive value.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on contracts, suppliers, and spend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, contracts, and terms and conditions.
• Contribute to service mapping and contract administration to support effective supplier capability and delivery.
• Operate and maintain procurement systems, supporting the wider Contracts & Procurement Team as required.