Procurement Project Officer

London Borough of Merton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Merton is seeking capable Procurement Project Officers to drive savings and efficiencies across procurement projects at UK thresholds and above. You will lead projects from initiation to contract implementation, maximise value for money, maintain quality, and build strong supplier relationships as part of the Council's MTFS and Make or Buy agenda.

Working within a collaborative Council environment, you will engage with stakeholders, monitor supplier performance, and ensure

Qualifications

• Explore and deliver value for money at all stages of the procurement cycle.
• Strong relationship management skills and technical knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Project Officers will lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual procurement projects at UK Public Procurement threshold levels and above.
• Post holders will take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and have responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality.

Skills

Relationship management

Value for money

Technical knowledge

Category management

Procurement cycle

Job description

Advert Text

Procurement at Merton continues to evolve and to achieve challenging targets, LBM requires skilled, commercially motivated professionals to help achieve significant savings. The role will be pivotal in driving forward and challenging the Council's approach to Category Management and its Make or Buy agenda.

The role will also be integral in assisting the Council deliver its strategic priorities and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), in line with the changes being brought about by the new Public Procurement Act.

An ability to explore and deliver value for money at all stages of the Procurement cycle is integral to the success of this role. Strong and constructive relationship management skills will be vital, as well as a good level of technical knowledge.

Procurement Project Officers will lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual procurement projects at UK Public Procurement threshold levels and above.

Post holders will take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and have responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality.