Principle Procurement Officer

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time
Principal Procurement Officer


I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Bracknell who are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer for 3 months initially.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to£400 Umbrella per day. The role is in scope of IR35.

JOB PURPOSE

  • To support the Head of Corporate Procurement with implementing the Council's Plan and Procurement objectives
  • Lead teams to develop new contracts provide advice to directors, managers and staff and ensure compliance with internal procedures and relevant legislation

Responsibilities:

  • Lead teams to develop and new contracts delivering clear service improvements and real cash savings, including assessment of current needs and expenditure, assessment of markets and early engagement with markets. Maintenance of external networks to identify collaborative procurements or innovative approaches.
  • Advise senior managers on all procurement and contract management issues build strong and positive relationships across the Council and champion a quality and performance related culture to ensure service delivery is effective and responds to identified needs and the Council can deliver its key objectives.
  • Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and relevant legislation, particularly the Public Contracts Regulations, GDPR and Freedom of Information
  • Promote selfservice procurement through training, coaching, written guidance, and use of eprocurement and other procurement related systems. Maintain, manage and be the systems champion for etendering and associated procurement systems.
  • Maintain a full awareness of current issues and challenges facing local government and of best procurement practice through research and networking and where appropriate incorporate changes to enhance and improve practices and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for savings through procurement and provide expenditure analysis and reports using data from the finance system
  • Such other duties as may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature of the post. It should be noted that the above list of main duties and responsibilities is not necessarily a complete statement of the final duties of the post. It is intended to give an overall view of the position and should be taken as guidance only.
Knowledge, Skills And Qualifications

  • Full Membership of the Chartered
  • Institute of Procurement and Supply or equivalent relevant qualification
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Educated to A Level (or equivalent)
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
  • Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Advanced knowledge and experience of etendering and procurement systems, in particular ProContract
  • Knowledge and understanding of the procurement life cycle with significant experience of leading and managing procurement projects
  • Demonstrable experience of producing complex tender documentation and using financial/analytical tools to evaluate tenders
  • Previous public sector procurement experience, particularly services
  • Established knowledge and experience of the Public Contracts Regulations
  • Significant experience of positive stakeholder engagement across a broad spectrum
  • Proven ability to challenge established methods and create innovative solutions to meet business needs
Thank you

Mansi Gajera (Eden Brown Synergy)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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