Strategic Procurement Professional

9 hours ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom South and Vale District Councils Full time

About the Role

The South and Vale District Councils are seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Specialist to lead their procurement activities. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing the councils' procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and providing expert advice on procurement matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement the councils' procurement strategy, aligning with strategic objectives.
  2. Provide procurement direction, advice, and support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
  3. Lead major projects, providing specialist procurement advice, and managing stakeholders.
  4. Responsible for compliance checks of procurement documentation and management of procurement opportunities.
  5. Advise on contract queries and issue contracts up to £75,000.
  6. Ownership of the end-to-end procurement operating model and responsible for training staff.
  7. Establish collaborative partnerships with other local authority procurement operations.

About You

We are looking for a highly experienced procurement professional with a minimum of five years' experience in managing complex procurements. You will have a deep understanding of UK procurement legislation and public sector procurement. Excellent commercial acumen, project management experience, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (Minimum Level 6) are essential.

The Benefits We Offer

  1. A basic 25-day annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days after five years.
  2. Flexible working and annualised hours.
  3. A generous career average pension scheme.
  4. The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme.
  5. Two days per year to volunteer within the local community.

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