Strategic Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Procurement Assistant Manager - An Exciting Opportunity with the Essex County Council

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Assistant Manager to join our team at Essex County Council. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, working full-time (37 hours per week), and offers a competitive salary of £34,266 to £40,313 per annum, plus flexible working and local government pension.

The role involves leading the development, maintenance, and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment with commissioning objectives. You will work closely with Senior Managers and Members to identify commercial options for specific projects and collaborate on tendering processes to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing suppliers to achieve performance standards set out in contracts;
  • Leveraging innovative approaches to enhance service levels and minimize costs;
  • Providing expert advice on contractual and procurement matters to stakeholders;
  • Supporting the adoption of best practices to maintain a 'best-in-class' Procurement function;

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • A strong understanding of public sector procurement law;
  • Experience in complex commercial environments and knowledge of category management;
  • A relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS or equivalent demonstrable work experience;

We value ambitious individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional results. If you are a talented and skilled Procurement Assistant Manager looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply via the Working for Essex website, providing an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement when prompted. Essex County Council is committed to being a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes applications from disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements.



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