Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Tate Full time

£23.03 per hour

Monday - Friday (37 hours)

Temporary - initially until end of Jan 25 - could extend

Mostly remote - one day per month in central Bristol

Tate are working with a local authority in their search for a Procurement Specialist to support with their social care procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on specific allocated medium/higher value/risk procurement and tendering and associated commercial and contract management arrangements to deliver procurement exercises effectively.
  • To utilise market knowledge, data & procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions, working with commissioners, service managers and others to ensure delivery and appropriate sourcing strategies.
  • Provide professional procurement advice and support in line with Public Sector procurement requirements and the commercial assurance framework, promoting the development of a commercial approach with key stakeholders.
  • Constructively engage with Services to ensure that commercial acumen is applied in how procurement and contracts are established.
  • To provide expert advice and guidance to elected Members, Service Directors & employees, ensuring that trusted procurement and commercial advice and support contributes to decision making.
  • Design, implement & manage major procurement processes, leading a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes.

Qualifications/experience:

  • Must be in MCIPS qualified
  • Must have public sector social care procurement experience

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.



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