We are looking to appoint four experienced Principal Contracts & Procurement Officers to support our Adult Social Care commissioning and contract management functions.
You will manage a portfolio of contracts, ensuring services are safe, compliant, outcome-focused, and deliver the best value. Working closely with providers and colleagues across the Council, you'll support performance monitoring, fee negotiations, procurement activity, and service improvements
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Key Responsibilitie**
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Manage and monitor contracts, including KPI performance and complia
- nceAnalyse data, identify risks, and drive service improveme
- ntsSupport fee negotiations with commissioned provid
- ersAssist with tenders, specifications, and mini-competitions (including D
- PS)Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and Council procedu
- resDeputise for the Team Manager when requi
redAbout Y
* ou:
Experienced in contract management and procure
- mentStrong negotiator with excellent analytical sk
- illsConfident working with performance data and rep
- ortsCollaborative, organised, and improvement-foc
- usedCommitted to delivering high-quality, value-for-money serv
ices
Closing d
ate: 20 March
2026Intervi
ews: Weeks commencing 16 March & 13 April
2026