Commissioning and Procurement Officer

3 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom RCS RECRUITMENT LTD Full time

**Main Duties**:
The following is typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

To assist Commissioners with the coordination of Commissioning and Procurement activity to help secure social value and where appropriate improve outcomes for Newcastle residents.

1. To be the direct link between the Authority and the market to ensure Commissioned goods, works and services are operating to the required quality standards, reporting back any areas of non-compliance.

2. To contribute to the development of commissioning plans including, identifying business needs and future trends; analysing historical and forecasting expenditure to scope opportunities and ensure availability of accurate financial baselines; engaging with commissioned providers to monitor and report on quality; clearly identifying projected cashable efficiency savings.

3. To contribute to the development of innovative commissioning and procurement approaches that respond to the Council’s policy agenda and priorities whilst ensuring that commercial risks are minimised.

4. Ensure that all procurement and contract management activity is undertaken in accordance with agreed corporate procurement process, the Council financial regulations and policy requirements, and other statutory regulations including EU Public Procurement.

5. To provide information reports to a range of officer and member led forums to ensure a full understanding of the commissioned programme.

6. To contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the Commissioning and Procurement function including coaching and mentoring colleagues as required.

7. To contribute to budget monitoring by providing expenditure/income information as required to the relevant Commissioners.

8. To develop and maintain good working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, to build consensus around commissioning approaches across the Council.

9. To support the Commissioners and where relevant, other Council staff to develop and maintain effective contract management arrangements.

10. Ensure that the Council’s Corporate Contract register and electronic procurement systems are accurately maintained and information is recorded on commissioning activity and pricing.

11. To promote and implement the Council’s Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery

**Person Spec.**

**Essential**
- Committed to contributing to positive change within and beyond the Council
- Able to work positively and cooperatively within a diverse team and build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Can identify the scope of own role and areas of responsibility and works within this to resolve commissioning and/or procurement issues
- Ability to manage a varied workload and deal with competing priorities
- Able to bring a creative and innovative approach to commissioning and procurement activities
- Can demonstrate experience and understanding of procurement or commissioning processes in the context of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Council’s financial regulations
- Experience of leading or contributing to collaborative commissioning and procurement exercises with local councils or private/other public sector bodies
- Experience of working collaboratively to manage risk
- Understands the importance of information control and effective record keeping, and has done this successfully and consistently over time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Sound financial skills
- Can demonstrate experience of actively contributing to commissioning and procurement development and implementation work, for example:

- Market and engagement development
- Driving measureable improvement through contract management/monitoring
- Understands the opportunities presented by The Public Services (Social Value) Act

**Desirable**
- Experience of working on any sub-category that falls under the responsibility of the Collaborative Team (See Attached Category Tree)

**Job Application**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Salary**: £18.82 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Expected start date: 03/01/2023

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