Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

£36,573 - £48,915 per annum for 37 hours per week

Hybrid working 

About the role

As a Procurement Officer you will be responsible for the end to end process of procuring of goods, works and services across all areas of Runnymede.  This role will also include developing sourcing strategies, undertaking spend analysis, sharing best practices around procurement and contract management.  As well as assisting the Council to implement the Procurement Act 2023.

Runnymede Borough Council are an ambitious Local Authority with an annual spend in excess of £20million on a wide and diverse range of goods, works and services to support effective delivery of our Corporate Business Plan and statutory and discretionary services. The Council has led significant regeneration and place-shaping in the towns of Addlestone and Egham to provide a mix of residential and commercial capital schemes.

We own and manage a portfolio of Social Housing within the Borough delivering first class landlord services across the wide remit of the Housing department including planned and reactive maintenance, disabled adaptations, environmental services, and estate management.

About you

We’re looking for someone with relevant experience of working as a procurement professional in the public sector.

You should be a confident communicator and able to explain the procurement process to all Service Areas.  You will also need to be organised and proactive.

Please see person specification for further information.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

The Civic Centre offices are based in Addlestone, Surrey, a short drive from the M25 J11. Addlestone is also served directly by trains from Woking, Reading and London Waterloo.

Benefits

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave
• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
• Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Amy Gibson, Head of Procurement on Amy.Gibson@runnymede.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 8^th December 2024

Interview Date(s): 16^th December 2024

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.