via Indeed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Procurement Project Officer

London Borough of Merton
Merton Full-time
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Career Grade/Salary: ME9 – ME12 £38,256 \- £48,003 per annum

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Procurement at Merton continues to evolve and to achieve challenging targets, LBM requires skilled, commercially motivated professionals to help achieve significant savings. The role will be pivotal in driving forward and challenging the Council’s approach to Category Management and its Make or Buy agenda.

The role will also be integral in assisting the Council deliver its strategic priorities and its Medium\-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), in line with the changes being brought about by the new Public Procurement Act.

An ability to explore and deliver value for money at all stages of the Procurement cycle is integral to the success of this role. Strong and constructive relationship management skills will be vital, as well as a good level of technical knowledge.

Procurement Project Officers will lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual procurement projects at UK Public Procurement threshold levels and above.

Post holders will take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and have responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality.

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