Strategic Procurement and Commissioning Leader

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom City of Edinburgh Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Strategic Procurement and Commissioning Leader. This role is crucial in developing a consolidated commissioning and procurement approach for our Housing and Homelessness service, ensuring Best Value across all aspects of our landlord function.

The successful candidate will have experience of planning and managing large complex, high-value contracts, programme and project management, and market shaping. They will be able to communicate the vision and direction of the service, with a sound understanding of data development, analysis and governance and how this supports key strategic and operational decisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a consolidated commissioning and procurement approach for the Housing and Homelessness service
  • Manage large complex, high-value contracts
  • Implement programme and project management best practices
  • Shaping markets to deliver Best Value

Requirements:

  • Experience of planning and managing large complex, high-value contracts
  • Programme and project management skills
  • Market shaping expertise
  • Ability to communicate the vision and direction of the service

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of £62,685 - £74,858 per annum
  • 36 hours per week

About Us:

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We recognize the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organization. To achieve this, we are changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical based approach.

Contact Information:

Please follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs for more information about this role and other career opportunities within the City of Edinburgh Council.



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