Commissioning and Procurement Officer

Social Work Partners were established to make a positive difference across the Social Care and Work recruitment market, guided by our principals - Care, Communication and Community. Our team have been specially chosen due to their experience and will workwith you to support and develop your career. We understand how busy you are, so we have made sure that all of processes are smooth, and automated to make your registration with us as quick as possible.

We are currently working with a fantastic authority that is looking for a Commissioning and Procurement Officer

Roles are mainly remote but office presence will be required at least once a month

This is an existing opportunity to join the Commissioning team for Property and Construction to support the Council's major development and capital programme to regenerate Kingston and make Kingston a better place for its residents, local business and visitors.The team is looking for two procurement officers to support the Procurement Manager and Service Areas within the Place Directorate in a collaborative way and help deliver key outcomes for Kingston.

This is a very exciting time for the procurement construction team with great opportunities to expand learning and experience in this area and further progress your career. We have a fantastic and supportive Commissioning and Procurement team who have awealth of knowledge and experience that you can be a part of.

The Property and Construction category has many exciting projects including supporting the Transform Kingston major development programme (Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Guildhall, Cattle Market, Cocks Crescent and District Heating Network), delivery of EducationCapital projects (Burlington Junior School expansion); Highways and Transport; Housing and Property e.g. Facilities Management.

In this role you will:
? Provide professional support to the Commissioning/Procurement team

? Develop excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes

? Maintaining the Council's commissioning and procurement guidance materials and templates

? Deliver low value request for quotations

? Provide procurement advice and signposting to further support

? Manage the commissioning mailbox, ensuring stakeholder queries are responded to in a timely manner

? Continuously look at how the Commissioning and procurement function can be improved, including actively seeking and responding to customer feedback.

Desired Skills and Experience:
? Experience of e-tender portal

? Experience of data management and/or maintenance

? Need previous experience in an analytical buying or supply chain role within preferably the property and/or construction sector;
? High level of attention to detail

? Experience of planning, organisation and prioritising workload

? Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively manage your own workload.

? Be committed to bringing real support to the Council to deliver the commissioning and procurement outcomes.

Working with Social Work Partners ensures you have access to multiple benefits:
Your own experienced Consultant to support with all areas of your journey with us, from CV reviewing through to interview tips and onboarding in your new role

Access to the widest variety of social work jobs be it agency, permanent and consultative projects, a number of these exclusively to Social Work Partners

Reliable weekly payroll

Support with exclusive CPD, and training opportunities to further your development

Yearly events for our community

Dedicated teams to support with timesheets, and compliance

Substantive referral fees paid*

*as per our terms and conditions