Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer – Surrey – c£43k We’re working with a London Borough who are keen to hire an experienced Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager as follows: * Based in Merton (Surrey) with flexible / hybrid working * Leading the full procurement lifecycle for works and services contracts, including planning, tendering, evaluation, contract award, and contract management. * Negotiating terms and conditions, draft contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure service delivery and works execution align with contractual obligations. * Applying UK public procurement regulations and processes. * Collaborating with teams and stakeholders for efficient project delivery. Suitable Procurement Officer Applicants will have: * Significant procurement experience within the public sector * In-depth knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) and local government procurement rules. * Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, MCIPS) or a desire to work towards such in post * Experience with tender preparation and multi-disciplinary teams. * Strong communication and relationship management skill In addition to a starting basic salary around £43k the successful Procurement Officer can expect: * A Local Government Pension Scheme * Professional development programmes * Flexible working & generous leave * Parental leave schemes * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * Wellbeing and health support, including exercise classes & cycle schemes If you are an experienced Procurement Officer living in or close to Merton, meets the above criteria and seek a permanent role in local authority, please apply now for immediate consideration and further info