Procurement Officer (Senior)

Crawley Borough Council

Crawley Rd, Horsham, UK

Hybrid

Expires: Expiring in less than 3 weeks

Procurement

Full time

£39,277 - £50,007 per year

Reference: PX59
Division: Corporate Finance
Salary: £39,277.00 - £50,007.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Posted on: 21 April 2026
Interview date:22 May 2026
Extra payment(s): Not applicable

Positions: 1
Category: Finance
Grade: H - J
Working hours: 37 per week
Closing date: 12 May 2026
Location: Between Crawley and Horsham
Location type: Hybrid

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing procurement team which provides strategic and technical procurement advice and tender management services to Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council, Mid Sussex District Council and until March 2027, Mole Valley District Council. Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes and transforming the way services are delivered. We are looking for an individual to join the team in the role of Procurement Officer, with the opportunity to progress into the role as a Senior Procurement Officer.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resilient individual who thrives on challenge, has a strong desire to continually improve practice, and who can deliver an excellent customer focused service. There will be opportunities to further your career through training and development, and continuous professional development is supported and encouraged.

In order to be successful you will need to be an innovative clear thinker, with the ability to work with a team to deliver a project on time. You’ll need excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. It is vital that you are a team player and happy to help and support others. This is a busy service with often changing priorities, so you will need to be well organised, resilient and adaptable.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment ensuring the smooth delivery of multiple procurement projects at any given time. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive individual who is willing to learn, share their experience and champion a best practice culture with stakeholders that ensures savings are made through innovative procurement and contract management.

You will need to successfully deliver a programme of procurements which will include large-scale contracts, undertaking open tenders as well as mini competitions through framework agreements. You’ll need to demonstrate experience of running a procurement process from inception through to contract award and implementation. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of how to develop effective tender documentation and evaluation criteria.

You will be undertaking market and supplier analysis to inform procurement activity, and delivering training across the councils, so an eye for detail, the ability to undertake research and analysis along with sound IT skills is essential.

This is a varied and interesting role with opportunities to work with senior leaders and build experience across a broad range of category areas, including professional services, construction and regeneration, facilities management, waste, community and culture, corporate resources, IT and fleet.

The head office location is at Crawley Borough Council; however, you will be situated between the shared service locations which also includes Horsham, Haywards Heath (and until March 2027, Dorking) depending on the projects that you are assigned to, and team needs.

Additional information

A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role as travel between sites will be required.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email becca.williams@horsham.gov.uk, Procurement Manager or call on 01403 215050.

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.