Procurement Officer Vacancy Available
Rate: up to £350 per day
Venn Group are currently working with a public sector organisation based in Manchester who are seeking a Procurement Officer to start at short notice on a 3-month contract. The contract will be hybrid with an expectancy to on-site 2 days per week.
Responsibilities
* Developing and advising on public procurement, commissioning and contract management strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal governance frameworks. Identify opportunities for better procurement
* Engaging and supporting managers by providing guidance on technical procurement matters, including advising on appropriate procurement mechanisms, preparing tender documentation, undertaking tender evaluation including the pre-qualification of suppliers, checking contractual terms/conditions, interviewing, liaising and negotiating with potential suppliers, responding to procurement challenges and producing outcome reports for management, where applicable
* Providing periodic reports to Operational Board Team and Senior Management Team outlining contract, procurement and monitoring activity, including financial and contractual performance aspects when directed by the Procurement Manager or Head of Legal and Democratic Services
Qualifications
1. Proven technical experience within public procurement, track record of delivering services across the whole organisation
2. MCIPS (minimum level 4) or an equivalent professional qualification. Please note the organisation will also accept those candidates who are working towards the minimum qualification requirement.
To apply for this role and for more information, please send your updated CV to Jake Simms at jsimms@venngroup.com or call 0161 830 1830
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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