Contracts & Procurement Officer

1 month ago

Bury, United Kingdom OWOA Full time

**Contracts and Procurement Officer**

**Purpose and Objectives of Post**:
The Contracts and Procurement Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services to children and young people. By overseeing robust procurement practices and fostering positive relationships with providers, the Officer contributes to the delivery of services that meet the needs of the community while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.

**Key Objectives**:

- Contribute to fostering a robust procurement culture within the department.
- Develop and implement procurement processes and systems.
- Draft and issue contracts and tender documentation.
- Develop services to ensure high quality and value for money.
- Negotiate fees, contracts, and individual cost packages.
- Provide advice and support to Officers and service providers.
- Manage and develop the provider market.
- Cultivate positive relationships with providers.
- Implement and monitor provider compliance with contracts.
- Lead on internal and external communications activities.

**Accountable to**: Strategic Lead - Strategy and Commissioning

**Immediately Responsible to**: Commissioning Manager

**Control of Resources**:

- Computer hardware and software pertinent to the role.
- Monitoring of budgets for contracted services, exceeding £2 million.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to departmental procurement strategies.
- Ensure the quality of care and support services delivered under contract.
- Develop and maintain procurement systems for effective service monitoring.
- Draft outcome-based contracts and specifications, ensuring stakeholder requirements are met.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, EU, and UK legislation.
- Seek legal and financial advice for tendering and contracting activities.
- Manage contract documentation and provider lists.
- Monitor contract compliance and address non-compliance issues.
- Evaluate service performance against standards and regulations.
- Engage stakeholders in contract reviews and improvements.
- Ensure services comply with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Negotiate with providers to enhance quality, performance, and value for money.
- Conduct regular contract reviews and invoice processing.
- Utilize benchmarking processes for informed decision-making.
- Contribute to the Service Plan and manage project tasks.
- Maintain the Risk Register and adhere to procurement processes.
- Facilitate clear and transparent audit trails.
- Assess service value for money and lead on tender evaluations.
- Provide support and guidance to service providers for quality improvement.
- Engage in positive relationships with providers and stakeholders.
- Monitor and respond to complaints about contracted services.
- Stay updated on statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to provider compliance with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
- Involve customers and stakeholders in service quality judgments.
- Collaborate with health partners in service commissioning.

**Health and Safety**:

- Maintain a secure environment and adhere to Health and Safety requirements.
- Undertake practical tasks related to maintaining Health and Safety.
- Contribute to the risk assessment process.

**Personal Development**:

- Participate in supervision, training, and development activities.
- Maintain Continuing Professional Development.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: £17.12 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

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

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0008 A04A / 1

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