3 months contract with a local authority
Job Summary:
Experienced procurement professional providing specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues, senior management, and suppliers. Substantial working experience in procurement to deal with complex and high-risk issues across a range of procurement and contract management areas.
Key Duties/Accountabilities:
Deliver and manage complex and high-risk procurement activities and categories to meet service requirements and ensure value for money for the Council.
Provide technical assurance and prepare procurement documents in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures. A keen focus on compliance with best practice, relevant legislation (e.g. Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and Council policy frameworks.
Using expertise to identify appropriate procurement strategies through to implementation that supports the Council delivery services.
Essential Experience Required:
Knowledge and professional experience of relevant public sector procurement
Ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Essential Qualifications Required:
CIPS qualified (or working towards).
Additional information to note:
37 hours per week
09:00am - 17:00pm
Can be fully remote
The closing date for this position is 16/08/2024 12:00.