Procurement Specialist in Guildford

Energy Jobline ZR; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local council is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive value and innovation in public procurement. You will work collaboratively to shape strategic sourcing, ensure governance compliance, and enhance local spend and social value. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector procurement, strong commercial acumen, and a proactive approach. This role offers a supportive work environment with hybrid working arrangements, requiring 2 days a week in the office.

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 supporting service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Shape and support strategic procurement initiatives across goods, services, and works.
• Lead on opportunity assessments, supplier engagement, and category insight.
• Promote local spend, social value, and community outcomes in line with council priorities.

Skills

Experience in public sector procurement

Strong commercial acumen

Understanding of contract and supplier management

Collaborative and proactive approach

Commitment to innovation and social value

Job description

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 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.

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 2 days a week.

Salary

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.