Procurement Specialist in Guildford

Job description

Join a forward-thinking council delivering real impact across Surrey.

Are you ready to make a difference in public procurement? Guildford Borough Council is looking for two Procurement Specialists to help drive value, innovation and local impact across two progressive authorities: Guildford and Waverley. Working within a collaborative team, you’ll shape strategic sourcing, support procurement transformation, and deliver value-for-money solutions across a wide range of categories. You'll play a key role in building strong supplier markets, driving social value, and ensuring governance compliance aligned with UK regulations and local authority standing orders.

What You’ll Do:

• Shape and support strategic procurement initiatives across goods, services, and works.
• Lead on opportunity assessments, supplier engagement and category insight.
• Support colleagues and services through training, contract management, and guidance.
• Promote local spend, social value, and community outcomes in line with council priorities.
• Ensure full compliance with public procurement regulations and internal policies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in public sector procurement, ideally within local government.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of contract and supplier management.
• A collaborative, insightful, and proactive approach to supporting service delivery.
• A commitment to innovation, social value and continuous improvement.

Why Guildford?

Guildford offers the best of both worlds - vibrant town life and natural beauty in the Surrey Hills AONB, just 30 minutes from London. With excellent transport links, a strong economy, and a council committed to innovation and community value, it's a fantastic place to live and work.

The Council offers a supportive, forward-thinking work environment, hybrid working, and a real chance to shape how procurement powers public service excellence.

You will be required to be in the Guildford office 3 days a week and to be considered you will need to be working towards MCIPS accreditation.

The salary starts at £41,109.

Please apply now for more details

Please note that this recruitment campaign is being managed by an external recruitment agency - Morgan Law.

CVs sent directly to the Council will not be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English