Procurement Policy Officer
7 months ago
Job Context The Procurement and Contract Management Service (PCMS) are responsible for ensuring that all procurement and contract management activities (commercial arrangements) provide the very best value for money for the council. We provide professional advice, guidance and insight regarding markets, suppliers, and contractual options to help support service delivery and improvement. The council spends approximately £650m pa across a wide portfolio of services. The postholder will supporting the Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Procurement Group sub-groups.
The post will work as part of a professional team to support the delivery of value for money across the council, operating within the framework of the councils procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with procedures and processes. The postholder will be part of a centre of expertise for the procurement, always ensuring that there is proper compliance with the overall Category Sourcing Strategy, the Councils Procurement and Contract Management Strategy, Procurement and Contract Procedure Rules, Financial Regulations, and UK Legislation on public procurement and contract management. The postholder will have a key role in working with service areas to raise awareness of the Councils governance processes for procurement and contract management. A key part of the role is the ability to analyse, interpret and report on performance information and be proactive in finding solutions / resolutions within the context of procurement legislation and the councils governance framework.
The post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Line Manager or Head of Procurement and Contract Management. Job Purpose The core focus of this job is to support the Senior Procurement Governance Officer with ensuring procurement policy and governance reflects the needs of the organisation and complies with the relevant legislation. The postholder will assist in driving forward key agendas for the council (for example Social Value, improving access to council contracts for SMEs). Operational Management The role holder will work with the Senior Procurement Governance Officer to contribute to the monitoring of the Procurement & Contract Management Service strategy (KPIs) and service plan.
Help with the development of in-house training for the team around our systems, processes and governance. Support the Policy & Process group, monitoring the action plan. Support the development and implementation of procurement templates and documentation that reflect procurement and contract management best practice and minimise bureaucracy to both the Council and suppliers. Undertake operational procurement processes as required, including drafting of specifications, preparation and issue of tender documents, evaluation of bids/tenders, contract award, contract management and administration.
Manage and own the procurement process, including market engagement, development and management of the project, issue of tender documents, evaluation of proposals, contract award and administration and support supplier negotiations. Ensure that procurement activities are delivered to relevant Council standards and within the governance framework. Be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date information on progress of procurement activities allocated, on the appropriate systems (e.g., Forward Procurement Plan and publishing of Contract Awards/ modifications). Keep up to date with information, training, and development opportunities appropriate to maintaining and developing professional procurement service standards.
Contribute to improvements and efficiencies in procurement governance and policies. Identify and manage risks/issues, escalating to line manager as appropriate. Undertake price and process benchmarking and reporting. Ensure the use of standard formal documentation and procedures in relation to the procurements and contracting for the service.
Contribute to the achievement of targets agreed with the Senior Procurement Governance Officer. Meet with the external suppliers to assist in the provision of information about the Councils requirements and to review performance and other relevant information to inform tender development. Resource Management Support the line manager in delivering high standards of performance against agreed indicators. Ensure service managers are provided with accurate and timely information on delivery of procurement activity, identifying any risks or issues which may impact delivery.
Where appropriate make recommendations to rectify and escalate as required. Provide accurate statistical returns as required in a nominated category of spend. Support policy development to ensure procurements comply with the Public Contract Regulations, Councils governance framework and customer requirements. Ensure the Team Library of standard templates and docum
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