Senior Procurement Officer

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council seeks a Senior Procurement Officer to join their developing team focused on shaping procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role entails leadership in high-value projects, offering a chance to influence positive change in the community. Your expertise in procurement will contribute significantly to Swindon’s regeneration efforts by 2030.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of procurement legislation.
• Experience in similar procurement roles.
• Fluency in English for customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement leadership and decision-making.
• Negotiate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Manage procurement for high-value, high-risk projects.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiating

Influencing

Collaboration

Interpreting policy

Job description

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At Swindon Borough Council, we aim to make our town the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the communities of Swindon at their heart. We are committed to serving the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making impactful decisions for better public services, processes, and quality of life for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

The Procurement Contracts & Finance Team within the Operations Directorate has vacancies for Senior Procurement Officers. These roles are part of a new and developing team, offering an exciting opportunity to shape the team's future and develop robust strategies for the commissioning, procurement, and monitoring of works, goods, services, and related contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and aligning with the council’s strategic priorities.

Your next role

Building on your experience in similar roles, you will report to the Procurement Contracts and Finance Manager and be responsible for providing procurement leadership, decision-making, and technical advice to achieve value for money while effectively managing risks.

You should have excellent knowledge of procurement legislation, the ability to interpret policy, and experience in negotiating, influencing, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

This role will focus on procuring major projects with high value, high risk, or complex requirements, including leading on framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems. The procurement activities include:

• Housing – maintenance, repairs, cyclical maintenance programs for the council’s housing stock
• Corporate Buildings - refurbishment and repairs
• Construction projects
• Mechanical and electrical projects
• Compliance activities – water quality, electrical testing, gas, fire safety
• Fleet and vehicles
• Some Highways and waste projects

Knowledge of construction, housing repair/refurbishment, and familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts would be advantageous.

This is a busy operational environment requiring high personal organization, target focus, and attention to detail to complete projects within deadlines.

You must be fluent in English, as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act, for effective customer-facing communication.

Your next package

Please see our offer for more details.

We are at an exciting stage of regeneration and transformation, aiming to make Swindon prosperous and revitalized by 2030. Your knowledge and influence will help drive positive change, making the town better with your contribution.

Please visit our page for more details.

Your next steps

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We encourage early applications, as interviews will be held throughout the campaign.