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Macildowie are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Runneymede Council in the appointment of a permanent Procurement Officer in their ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. We are looking to speak to innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting the Councils vision, with a provisional start date in March 2025.
About the role
As a Procurement Officer you will be responsible for the end-to-end process of procuring goods, works and services across all areas of Runnymede. This role will also include developing sourcing strategies, undertaking spend analysis, sharing best practices around procurement and contract management. As well as assisting the Council to implement the Procurement Act 2023.
Runnymede Borough Council are an ambitious Local Authority with an annual spend in excess of 拢20million on a wide and diverse range of goods, works and services to support effective delivery of our Corporate Business Plan and statutory and discretionary services. The Council has led significant regeneration and place-shaping in the towns of Addlestone and Egham to provide a mix of residential and commercial capital schemes.
The Council own and manage a portfolio of Social Housing within the Borough delivering first class landlord services across the wide remit of the Housing department including planned and reactive maintenance, disabled adaptations, environmental services, and estate management.
About you
We're looking for someone with relevant experience of working as a procurement professional in the public sector. Candidates who are currently working in the private sector but are keen to work within a local authority are also encourage to apply. You should be a confident communicator and able to explain the procurement process to all Service Areas. You will also need to be organised and proactive.
About Runnymede
As a Borough Council, Runnymede Council are committed to their four core values and goals which are demonstrated through their ongoing policies and projects.
The Civic Centre offices are based in Addlestone, Surrey, a short drive from the M25 J11. Addlestone is also served directly by trains from Woking, Reading and London Waterloo.
Benefits
- Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
- Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave
- 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
- Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions
- Free Parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Payment of one professional membership per annum
- Cycle to work + further related discounts
- Season ticket loan
- UK Healthcare plan after 1 years' service
- Dental insurance plan after 3 years' service
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