Procurement Specialist

Guildford Borough Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Guildford is seeking three Procurement Specialists to enhance public procurement. You'll lead strategic initiatives, engage suppliers, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector procurement and a collaborative approach to service delivery. This role offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options, requiring office attendance two days a week. The salary starts at £41,109.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Hybrid working

Opportunity for community impact

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement, ideally within local government.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract and supplier management.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to service delivery.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Shape and support strategic procurement initiatives across goods, services, and works.
• Lead on opportunity assessments and supplier engagement.
• Support colleagues through training and contract management.
• Promote local spend and community outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and policies.

Skills

Experience in public sector procurement

Strong commercial acumen

Collaborative approach

Understanding of contract management

Proactive support skills

Commitment to social value

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a difference in public procurement? Guildford Borough Council is looking for three 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

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 2 days a week. The salary starts at £41,109.