The Role

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth present a unique opportunity to be part of a team who have been working together for a number of years in a ground-breaking shared staffing structure across both Councils.

This Shared Procurement Service offers procurement professionals an excellent opportunity to expand current skills and experience due to the increased value and scope of procurement activity across the two Councils.

Staff benefits include:

• Flexible and home working
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Schemes to help with travel costs
• Tax free Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts at local shops and restaurants
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Performance related salary progression

Introduction to the department/section or team

The Shared Procurement Service provides a combined procurement service to both Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. The Councils operate a fully centralised procurement service with an established team of 19 procurement professionals.

The team have recently restructured and introduced another Assistant Procurement Officer post supporting the wider procurement teams.

This is an entry level position and includes the requirement to undertake professional qualifications in procurement so an ideal opportunity to start a career in procurement. Whilst no experience is necessary, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of public sector procurement and associated legislation and best practice.

Key points from the job profile

To provide support and assistance to the Category Team to which they are assigned, to develop procurement capacity and communications both internally and with the market to help shape and develop those markets.

To research, analyse, report on and make recommendations to the category team with a particular focus on analysing procurement spend, and highlight potential opportunities to the Category Manager.

Working alongside the Category Manager to develop procurement action plans through the detailed analysis of spend to include: supplier volumes, commodity items, transaction costs, overall spend and proposed sourcing strategy. Obtain quotes for low-level resultant procurement exercises.

For an informal discussion please contact

Mark Glaister, Head of Procurement

Phone: 020 871 5828. Email: Mark.Glaister@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Please apply on-line at jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Closing date:Sunday 14April 2019

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils