* To provide strategic procurement advice and support to the Community Safety and Partnerships division in respect of the recommissioning of Domestic Abuse and related Violence Against Women and Girls services in Southwark.
Responsibilities
* To provide an effective procurement advice service to Community Safety and Partnerships in respect of complex and high value projects, through the delivery of procurement expertise in line with good governance and best practice and the promotion of council priorities.
* To develop procurement processes, draft documentation, coordinate timelines, establish and chair evaluation panels and lead any such activities required to carry out the recommissioning Domestic Abuse and related Violence Against Women and Girls services in Southwark in line with good governance and best practice and the promotion of council priorities.
* To provide expert advice and support to the department(s)/council, its committees, members and senior management on all related procurement issues, including drafting reports for the cabinet, scrutiny, council assembly, and other formal council meetings and decisions, and any reports required for external bodies.
* To lead and attend meetings with council officers, members and external organisations as appropriate and to take the lead role on relevant procurement issues emanating from these discussions.
* To advise strategic directors and their senior management teams on proposals for, and ongoing, procurement activities within their departments.
* To assist in finding commercial and innovative ways for the council to approach and deliver its contractual requirements including via trading and joint ventures in support of the councils objectives.
* To make an effective contribution to all relevant council initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and to deliver any targets or initiatives to be met.
* To build effective and constructive relationships with council officers and members and external organisations.
Knowledge and Qualifications:
* CIPS qualification OR relevant experience at a proven senior professional level
* Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation and rules affecting local authority procurement
* Knowledge of issues affecting local government procurement practice and proposed changes in procurement legislation and regulations
Experience:
Experience of the following:
* Contract award
* Contract monitoring & management
* Experience of leading procurement of services for people with complex needs.
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Job Overview
ID:
1092392
Date Posted:
Posted 1 day ago
Expiration Date:
07/05/2024
Location:
London
Competitive
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