Procurement Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Merton, United Kingdom Positive Employment Full time
Job Description

Are you looking to join a dynamic local government organisation based in the South London area? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you

Procurement Project Officers will lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual procurement projects at PCR levels and above. Post holders will take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and have responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality.

This role will be pivotal in driving forward and challenging the organisation's approach to Category Management and its Make or Buy agenda. The role will also be integral in assisting the organisation deliver its strategic priorities and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), in line with the changes being brought about by the new Public Procurement Act.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the implementation of the Commercial Services Business Plan, the organisation's Category Management approach and its Make vs. Buy agenda by providing a professional procurement service to all clients across the organisation.
  • Work alongside clients, primarily on medium to high value-risk procurements and guide clients through procurement governance, legislation, use of the e-tendering portal, etc.
  • Lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual procurement projects. This will include but is not limited to leading tendering projects, pre- and post-implementation evaluation, supplier selection, contract award recommendation and category management for specified procurement areas.
  • Be responsible for spend analysis, working alongside Category Managers and Category Advisors to develop and deliver Category Plans. Ensuring that a wide variety of data and information is actively used to shape, drive and deliver improvements in procurement across the organisation.
  • Research good practice and develop benchmarking information from across the wider procurement environment.
  • Actively contribute to the increased commercial skills of colleagues throughout the organisation, in particular implementing a new self-service model for low value or less complex procurements.
  • Lead the development of streamlined procurement systems and processes across the organisation, maintaining and developing procurement guidance. Ensuring that the Intranet is kept up to date/ensuring templates are up to date etc. as well as facilitating communications.

Personal Requirements:

  • MCIPS certification or working towards MCIPS certification or relevant experience working within a professional/commercial procurement environment.
  • Responsibility in previous roles for the delivery of public sector (or similar) procurement projects, mainly through tendering, to deliver savings against demanding timescales.
  • Working knowledge of e-tendering systems.
  • Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and Contract Law.

Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £42,840.00 per annum

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